Ailsa Craig - Onions
zw17 (Allium cepa)
Description
Very large, round, to broadish-round Spanish onion for summer. If propagated early enough will provide a high yield. For this, sow under cover in January and transplant outdoors in April-May. Can be stored until December.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Fruit shape | round |
|---|---|
| Colour | yellow |
| also available as seed disk | No |
| also available as seed mat | No |
| Positive for pollinators | No |
| Temperature requirements | medium |
| Allium cepa | |
| Nutrient requirements | medium |
| Seed spacing in the row | 5 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 30 cm |
| Sowing depth | 1-2 cm |
| Well suited for manual incorporation | No |