Onion Walla Walla 8211 Ontario Seed Company

Allium cepa TheWalla Wallais the ultimate super sweet onion, renowned for its wonderfully mildflavourand versatility in the kitchen.The yellow-fleshed bulbs are known for withstanding considerable cold, allowing you to get a jump on the season. As aLong Dayvariety, the harvested bulb size is variable, ranging from 5-15 cm. This is a fresh-use onion, so plan to enjoy its sweetness shortly after the140 daysto maturity. What you need to know to Plant & Grow: Sowing:Start seed indoors in a soil-less growing medium inFebruarythe earlier the better, as the bigger the transplant, the better the mature onion will be. If possible, start seeds in a cold-frame to get a jump on the season. Seed can also be sown directly outdoors frommid-April,8-15 mm deepand15 mmapart in rows30 cmapart.One packet sows approximately6 mof row. Care:Onions do best in a sunny site with fertile, well-drained soil.Thin seedlings to12.5 cmapart. Bend over any flower stalks that start to grow so the plants energy goes into building the bulb. Harvesting:Ready in about140 days. Harvest bulbs when the tops start to yellow and fall over. Remember, this isnota long-term storage onion, so plan to use them fresh. Germination:Germination takes approximately1-2 weeks(7-14 days). Approx. 450 seeds/pkt