Description
White Pickling Onion Seeds (Crystal Wax Type) 1845. Heirloom Vegetable.
Approximately 500 seeds per packet (280 seeds per gram)
A favourite heirloom for preserving, the White Pickling Onion (Crystal Wax Type) produces small, perfectly round, white bulbs. The flesh is firm and fine-grained with a wonderfully mild flavour. This variety is traditionally harvested before being fully grown, making it ideal for pickling or use in the cocktail trade. It is a reliable Short Day to Intermediate Day variety.
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Heirloom Vegetable, Short/Intermediate Day
- Fruit: Small, round, white bulb with firm, fine-grained flesh
- Features: Mild flavour; specifically grown for pickling and fresh use.
Nutritional Information
These small white onions are a healthy, low-calorie kitchen staple. They are a good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, contributing to overall health. Onions also contain dietary fibre and 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. Thin to 5 cm apart, as these are smaller onions that are not intended to grow to full size. Bend over any flower stalks that start to grow so the plant’s energy goes into building the bulb.
- Harvesting: This variety is meant to be harvested before fully grown to ensure small, firm bulbs suitable for pickling.
- Germination: Germination occurs in approximately 15 days.
Why White Pickling Onion Seeds belong in Your Garden
For the preserving enthusiast, this heirloom is indispensable. Its small, uniform size and mild flavour make it the perfect candidate for pickling and preserving. Growing this specialized variety allows you to elevate your homemade preserves with that signature, firm texture and clean, crisp onion taste.
