Onion Senshyu Yellow Globe - 290 (1g) Vegetable Seeds

An extremely popular Japanese over-wintering onion, reliably producing a heavy crop of semi-globe-shaped, straw-coloured bulbs of excellent quality, which should be ready to harvest in early July.

• Essential vegetables with a distinct flavour
• Ideal for pickling as well as cooking
• Easy-to-grow, undemanding crop
• Always provide good yields
• Hardiness: -15 degrees
• Aftercare - Easy
• Height: 41-50cm
• Spread: 1-10cm
• Prefers Full Sun

Germination Instructions

Direct sow in August on any firm well-drained soil. Sow thinly 12mm deep in rows 30-45cm apart. Avoid planting into recently manured soil. On wet ground try growing in raised beds. If the soil is dry lightly water. Germination takes 12-15 days. When plants are 15cm tall thin to 12cm. Can be sown undercover Jan-Feb for a later harvest.

Growing Instructions

Once planted out cover with netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Water thoroughly until established then water only if the soil is dry. Weed between rows. Feed autumn sown crop in Mar and Apr. Break off any flower stems that appear.

Cultivation Instructions

Harvest 1-2 weeks after the leaves begin to turn yellow. Harvest on a dry day. Loosen from the soil with a fork and leave on the soil surface for 1-2 days until they have dried in the sun. Once dry remove top foliage.

When to sow (indoors): January, February

When to sow (outdoors): August

Suitable for the vegetable garden, allotments and containers.

Be prepared to water well and supplement feed with high-potash feed during season. Regular feeding is recommended.