Turnips
Onions
Stuttgarter - Onion
Ref : P4513
- Allium cepa
Bag of 2 grams
This old variety is slow to bolt, stores well and is very productive. Its bulbs are large, round and slightly flattened, with a thick, coppery-yellow skin.
What are the characteristics of the Stuttgarter onion?
The Stuttgarter or De Stuttgart onion, also known as "Stuttgarter riesen", Allium cepa, is a very old variety from Germany. It produces large, round, slightly flattened bulbs with coppery-yellow skins and white flesh. These bulbs are topped by hollow stems that are eaten like spring onions. This mid-season variety is known for its exceptional yield and winter storage.
How to plant Stuttgarter onions?
Stuttgarter onions are sown from February to April in trays, under a light shelter, and from March to May directly in the vegetable garden. It prefers sunny exposure and well-drained soil. Onion bulbs need 12 to 14 hours of sunshine a day to ripen.
In mild climates, they can be sown in autumn. Harvest the following spring.
In trays: lightly cover the onion seeds, lead and water. Transplant after the last frost, when plants are 10 cm high. Place one plant every 15 cm, in rows 20 cm apart.
Directly in the ground: sow lightly in rows 20 cm apart. When plants reach 10 cm in height, keep one plant every 15 cm.
What companion plants should onions be grown with?
In the vegetable garden, onions and carrots make a good duo. The former repels onion flies, and vice versa. Brassicas , beets, strawberries, tomatoes and lettuces can also be planted close to onions.
However, avoid planting beans and peas in the middle of onion plants.
When to harvest Stuttgarter onions?
Yellow onions are harvested from May to October, when the stems have dried out. To store, cut or braid the leaves and store the bulbs in a warm, airy place for 10 to 15 days, until the first skins have dried out. Avoid rough handling. Check beforehand that they have not been bruised, and check them regularly to avoid contaminating the whole crop.
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Sow in trays, cover seeds lightly, lead and water. After the last frosts, when the plants have reached a height of around 10 cm, transplant them into the ground, one plant every 15 cm, 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.
Allium cepa
From 100 to 120 g
2 grams
From 8 to 12 cm
Germany
Inconnue
This ancient variety originated in Germany.
