ONION ‘White Odourless’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Allium cepa
- Intermediate day variety producing large, mild-flavoured white onions.
- Well-suited to Australian climates with autumn sowing and spring to early summer harvest.
- Forms globe-shaped bulbs with clean white skin and a delicate, sweet taste.
- Perfect for fresh use in salads, salsas, sandwiches, or recipes requiring a subtle onion flavour.
- Suitable for medium-term storage when properly cured and kept in a cool, dry place.
- Easy to grow, making it an excellent choice for both home gardens and market production.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Biennial, commonly grown as an annual; grows up to 40 cm tall
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: February – June
- Cool: February – July
- Subtropical: March – June
- Tropical: March – May
- Arid: March – June
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: Sow 0.5 – 1 cm deep
- Position: Full sun for strong bulb development
- Sow Where: Direct sow into prepared garden beds or start in trays for later transplanting
- Soil Type: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 – 7.0; enrich soil with compost before sowing
- Rows: 30 cm apart
- Spacing: 10 – 15 cm between plants
Details:
- Water consistently to keep moisture levels even and prevent stress on developing bulbs.
- Avoid overhead watering to help reduce the risk of fungal disease.
- Feed with a balanced fertilizer during active growth to encourage healthy bulbs.
Harvest:
110 – 140 days
Growing Instructions
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- Prepare soil by incorporating compost and loosening it thoroughly to promote good root growth.
- Sow seeds thinly in rows or start in trays to transplant later.
- For seedlings, sow 8–10 weeks before transplanting and harden off before planting outdoors.
- Keep beds weed-free to reduce competition for nutrients and moisture.
- Reduce watering as bulbs mature to allow skins to dry fully for improved storage life.
