Vegetable

• Crops in : Harvest from June onwards.

Description

Long pure white slender stems contrast with the dark green, erect leaves of this outstanding spring onion. Excellent heat and downy mildew tolerance. Stands very well, keeping in good condition. Ideal for successional sowing.

Sowing Instructions

Sow March to early July. Sow in well prepared, fertile soil 1-2cm (½ to ¾in) deep, ideally in broad drills. Allow 30cm (12in) between drills. No thinning will be necessary. Later sowings will withstand cooler Autumn weather.

Aftercare

Prefers well drained, moist, rich, cool conditions.

Nutritional Information

For years onions have been used as one of the oldest medicines for their anti-bacterial, antiseptic and anti-asthmatic properties. They have also shown to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.