Onion Ailsa Craig

Average Pack 250 seeds

Large bulbs often used for exhibition. To ensure colour, shape and finish sow in January under glass at 18-21 °C (65-70 °F). Can also be sown outdoors in March and April. Not recommended for long storage. Bulb onion variety.

Growing Information

Click Here to See More Growing Information on Onion Ailsa Craig SeedSow maincrop onions March-April outdoors, and thin early. For very large onions sow December-early January and transplant seedlings in spring. To store - lift and allow to dry in full sun, and hang in ropes in cool airy conditions. (24 weeks maturity.)

Sowing Information

For exhibition, sow thinly December-January in a propagator on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at approximately 15-20?C (60-68?F).Cover seeds with 6mm (¼") of sieved compost. (Germination 18-24 days.) Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 75mm (3") pots, grow on and plant out into prepared soil manured the previous autumn. For culinary use sow thinly direct outside in March-April into finely raked firm soil at a depth of 13mm (½") rows 30cm (12") apart. Thin seedlings to 15cm (6") between plants. Sowing to cropping - 24 weeks.