A medium to large red onion with a id flavour, decorateve when sliced. Antibacterial and Antiseptic properties, due to beneficial sulphur compounds. A good source of antioxidants, such as quercetin and anthocyanin. Also high in Vitamin C, Calcium and Iron.
 
When to Sow: Feb - Apr
 
HOW TO SOW:
Dig over the bed in autumn to prepare the soil adding lots of organic matter. Sow in pots - Into most compost and cover with 1cm of soil. Ideal temp 10-15 °C. Transfer into final posotions when large enough to handle 10cm apart.
Sow Direct - Into a prepared seed bed in shallow drills covering with 1cm of soil. Thin to 10cm when when large enough to handle. Do not grow in ground which has been recently manured.
 
Classification: Annual
Group: Alliums
Germination Time: 2 weeks
 
Harvest Time: Aug - Sep
Site: Full Sun
Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
Soil Acidity: All Types
Moisture: Well drained
Care: Remove thinnings from the site to avoid attracting onion fly- they can be used as salad onions.
Use: Edible
Harvest: Pull a couple of weeks after the leaves have started to turn yellow. Pick by using a fork to loosen the root. Harvest on a dry sunny day, pull and leave on the surface of the soil for few days to dry out
 
Days to Maturity: 196 Days
Feed:Manure
Plant Spacing: 10cm