Description
Frontier Onion Seeds 1834. Hybrid.
Approximately 30 seeds per paclet (280 seeds per gram)
Replacing Norstar as our number one Long Day onion for shorter growing seasons, Frontier is a high-performance hybrid. These large, uniform golden-skinned bulbs feature a flattened-globe shape and a thin neck for consistent drying and long storage ability. This variety offers excellent disease resistance to Downy Mildew, Fusarium Basil Rot, and Botrytis, ensuring a reliable and plentiful harvest.
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Hybrid, Long Day Variety
- Fruit: Large, uniform golden-skinned bulb
- Features: Number one choice for short seasons; excellent disease resistance; long storage ability.
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. The seedlings can then be transplanted outside later in spring. Seed can also be sown directly outdoors from mid-April, 8-15 mm deep and 15 mm apart in rows 30 cm apart. One packet sows approximately 6 m of row.
- Care: Onions do best in a sunny site with fertile, well-drained soil. For best quality, keep onions evenly watered throughout the entire growing season. Bend over any flower stalks that start to grow so the plant’s energy goes into building the bulb.
- Harvesting: Thin to 5 cm apart for cooking onions, and 7.5 cm apart for the sweet Spanish types. The thin neck is ideal for consistent drying, which allows for excellent long-term storage after harvest.
- Germination: Germination occurs in 10-14 days.
Why Frontier Onion Seeds belong in Your Garden
As a hybrid designed for reliability and performance, Frontier is the smart choice for any serious gardener, especially those with shorter seasons. Its exceptional disease resistance and superior storage qualities mean less waste and more dependable, high-quality onions for your kitchen all year long. This is a robust onion that truly sets a new standard.
