Onion Gladalan White Vegetable Seeds

ONION ‘Gladalan White’ Vegetable Seeds

Botanical Name: Allium cepa

• Reliable, high-yielding, short-day white onion variety prized for its mild flavour and excellent storage qualities.
• Produces large, globe-shaped bulbs with smooth white skin and crisp, sweet flesh.
• Ideal for fresh use in salads, cooking, and pickling, as well as long-term storage when properly cured.
• Performs best in regions with a mild climate and consistent moisture.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Biennial grown as an annual
• Bulb Size: Large, globe-shaped bulbs (approx. 8–10 cm diameter)
• Days to Maturity: 180–210 days from sowing

Sowing Information:

• Sow When:
  • • Temperate: February – August
    • Cool: February – September
    • Subtropical: February – July
    • Tropical: March – June
    • Arid: March – July
• Sowing Depth: 6–10 mm deep
• Row Spacing: 30 cm between rows
• Plant Spacing: Thin to 10–15 cm apart for large bulbs
• Position: Full sun with free-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost

Growing Tips for Australian Gardeners:

• Prepare beds with plenty of well-rotted compost or aged manure to ensure good nutrition and bulb development.
• Onions prefer a slightly alkaline soil pH around 6.5–7.0; test and lime the soil if needed.
• Keep the soil consistently moist during germination and early growth, but avoid waterlogging as onions dislike wet feet.
• Apply a balanced fertiliser every 4–6 weeks during the growing season for strong, healthy bulbs.
• When bulbs begin to swell and tops start to fall over naturally, stop watering to allow skins to firm up for harvest.
• Harvest when 70–80% of the tops have bent over and started to yellow.
• For best storage, cure harvested bulbs in a dry, shaded area with good airflow for 2–3 weeks until the necks are completely dry.

Additional Notes:

• Gladalan White is particularly suited for Australian conditions where winters are mild and rainfall is moderate.
• In humid regions, ensure good airflow to reduce the risk of fungal diseases such as downy mildew and neck rot.
• Avoid over-fertilising with nitrogen once bulbs start forming, as this can lead to excessive leaf growth and poor storage quality.
• This variety stores very well when properly cured and kept in a cool, dry place.