Onion – Elista

Onion – ELISTA

An early maturing onion variety with an appealing elliptical shape and attractive bronze skin producing a good crop, averaging 110 gram each.  Flavour is excellent with good storage characteristics.  Perfect for slicing.  2 Gram ~ Approx 500 Finest Seeds

Cultivation advice Onion – ELISTA

• Best direct sown outdoors from late March to April when the soil has started warming in full sun on firm, well drained ground.  Avoid very wet or cold ground.
• Well rotted organic matter can be incorporated onto the sowing area the month prior.
• Sow thinly to avoid thinning at a depth of 6-8 mm on a fine tilled soil with around 30 cm (12″) between rows.
• Thin excess seedlings to around 4-5 cm between plants.
• Protect the young seedlings with netting from birds during spring.