You'll like their sweet, delicate and distinctive flavor that is much milder than an onion. Looks like a very large green onion. Highly regarded by gourmet cooks. Heirloom variety.
Culture: For best results, sow indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost date. Set stocky transplants in the garden near the last frost date. Can also be sown directly in early spring. Water regularly and fertilize when 3" (7.5 cm.) tall. Keep weed free.
Harvest: Full size bulbs at about 105 days.
Nutrition: Good source of calcium and phosphorus.
- Planting Depth: 1/4" (6 mm.)
- Seed Spacing: 1" (2.5 cm.)
- Spacing Between Rows: 12"-18" (30-45 cm.)
- Days to Germination: 10-20
- Spacing After Thinning: 4" (10 cm.)
- Days to Maturity: 105