Onion 'Early White'
Onion 'Early White' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Early White' is an excellent, early, 'short day' onion grown mainly in Queensland. They are only a 'fair' keeper and are used mainly as a 'fresh' or 'spring' onion. The bulbs are globe-shaped with an attractive white skin and pungent flavour. 'Early White' can be planted from late February to May in Queensland. Unsuitable for Tasmania. Days to harvest: 165 - 195.
Product: Onion 'Early White'
Product type: SEED (100)
Botanical name: Allium cepa
Early White' is an excellent, early, 'short day' onion grown mainly in Queensland and warmer areas. They are only a 'fair' keeper and are used mainly as a 'fresh' or 'spring' onion. The bulbs are globe-shaped with an attractive white skin and a milder flavour than brown onions. Onions are slow to germinate and slow growing, requiring close attention to weeding and watering. The flowers are attractive to bees and other useful insects.
Plant type: Cool season annual
Plant height: 35 - 45 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 10 - 23°C
Temperate: NZ Creamgold is a better choice for cooler areas
Subtropical: Late February until late April
Germination: 14 - 21 days
Depth: 1 - 2 cm deep
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Sow direct or into a seedling tray
Soil type: Fertile, very well drained, 6.5 - 7 pH; avoid fresh manure or compost
Rows: 25 - 30 cm apart
Details: To transplant onion seedlings (sets), trim the tops & avoid planting them too deeply, less than 1 cm deep
Harvest: 165-195 days; dry well before storing
100 seeds per packet
Allium cepa
Cool season annual
Onion 'Early White'
Early White' is an excellent, early, 'short day' onion grown mainly in Queensland. They are only a 'fair' keeper and are used mainly as a 'fresh' or 'spring' onion. The bulbs are globe-shaped with an attractive white skin and pungent flavour. 'Early White' can be planted from late February to May in Queensland. Unsuitable for Tasmania. Days to harvest: 165 - 195.