ONION ‘White Sweet Spanish’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Allium cepa
Quantity: 50 grams
- Popular onion variety known for its sweet, mild flavor and crisp texture.
- Produces large, round bulbs with a white skin that matures to a beautiful ivory color.
- Ideal for fresh eating in salads, sandwiches, and salsas, as well as for cooking.
- Versatile in the kitchen, perfect for grilling, roasting, or sautéing.
- Stores well, making it a great choice for long-term use.
- Best grown in well-drained, fertile soil with full sun exposure.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Biennial (treated as an annual in gardens)
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: February – March, August – September
- Subtropical: February – April, September – October
- Tropical: April – June
- Cool: August – September
- Arid: February – April, August – September
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 1 – 2 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or trays for transplanting
- Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained soil with a pH of 6 – 7.5
- Spacing: 10 – 15 cm between plants
Details:
- Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
- Harvest when bulbs reach desired size and the tops begin to yellow and fall over.
Harvest:
90 – 120 days after sowing
Growing instructions (from sets or transplants)
- Transplant seedlings or sets into prepared soil with adequate spacing.
- Ensure soil remains consistently moist, especially during bulb development.
- Monitor for pests and diseases; apply organic solutions as needed.