Onion Exhibition
Onion Exhibition. A fantastic variety for the show-bench or just to impressive other growers. The golden-skinned, well-shaped bulbs average 6 Inches across and can weigh up to 1kg with a mild flavour and crisp texture. Unusually for a large variety they also have good storage qualities.
Cultivation advice Onion Exhibition
Days to Germination: 10-12
Days To Harvest: 120-150
Planting Depth: 1/2″
Spacing, Row: 18″
Spacing, Plant: 8 inches
- Start in early spring indoors / heated greenhouse 8-10 weeks before transplanting outdoors (Jan / Feb).
- Can be sown late summer to over-winter for the earliest crops.
- When transplanting, clip plants to three inches and plant 2 inches deep.
- Can be sown directly when ground has warmed in mid-late spring, at 2-3 seeds per inch, but may struggle to reach full maturity.
- Thin to 8 inches apart when plants are 6 inches tall.
- Harvest by pulling bulbs when tops are brown and dry.
- Fertile, moist soil enriched with compost is best for onion production.
- Onions are claimed to ward off many insect pests around lettuce, cabbage and carrots.
