Ailsa Craig Exhibition - Onion
This old variety, also known as Kelsae Sweet Giant, has large, sweet-tasting yellow bulbs. Originally from England, it is perfectly suited to short seasons.
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in bucket, in the ground
Sow in trays, cover seeds lightly, lead and water. After the last frosts, when the plants have grown to around 10 cm, transplant them into the ground, one plant every 15 cm, in rows 20 cm apart. For direct sowing, sow in rows 20 cm apart. Once they reach 10 cm, keep one plant every 15 cm.
In mild climates, autumn sowing is possible. Harvesting will then take place the following spring.
February, March, April
March, April
July, August, September
in the ground
sunny
low
humus
light, furniture, drained
Allium cepa
mid-season
2 grams
Yellow
Scotland
1887
This ancient Scottish variety was introduced in 1887 by the gardener of the Marquis of Ailsa, at Culzean Castel in the Maybole region of South Ayrshire, Scotland.
David Murray