Description
Ailsa Craig Onion Seeds 1840. Heirloom Vegetable.
Approximately 150 seeds per packet (280 seeds per gram)
This magnificent yellow-skinned Spanish onion, introduced from Scotland in 1887, is a prize winner in every sense! It can reach over 2 kg in weight and 20 cm in diameter, making it the perfect entry for the largest onion category at your local Fall Exhibition. The flesh is relatively mild and sweet, making it ideal for fresh use rather than long-term storage. As a Long Day variety, it is also a very reliable performer, especially in areas with shorter growing seasons.
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Heirloom Vegetable, Long Day Variety
- Fruit: Yellow-skinned Spanish onion, mild and sweet
- Size: Can reach over 2 kg in weight and 20 cm in diameter
- Features: Exhibition winner; reliable in shorter growing seasons.
Nutritional Information
Onions are a low-calorie addition to any meal, offering more than just flavour. They are a good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, contributing to overall health. Onions also contain dietary fiber and potent antioxidants.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
- Sowing: Seed can be started indoors in a soil-less growing medium in February for transplanting later in the spring. Alternatively, seed can be sown directly outdoors from mid-April, 8-15 mm deep and 15 mm apart in rows 30 cm apart.
- Care: Onions do best in a sunny site with fertile, well-drained soil. Thin seedlings to 12 cm apart. Be sure to bend over any flower stalks that start to grow so the plant’s energy goes into building the bulb, not the flower.
- Harvesting: Harvest the massive, sweet bulbs when the tops start to yellow and fall over. Since this onion is best for fresh use, enjoy it straight from the garden and plan to use it within a few weeks of harvest.
- Germination: Germination takes approximately 6-12 days.
Why Ailsa Craig Onion Seeds belong in Your Garden
For the gardener who wants to grow a true spectacle, Ailsa Craig is an essential choice. Its potential for massive size and its sweet, mild flavour make it a versatile and impressive kitchen staple. It’s a reliable heirloom that offers the chance to grow an award-worthy vegetable, even in regions with shorter summers.
