Aliium cepa Sturon
This traditional favourite produces good size bulbs of straw yellow outer skin which has good inert matter for superb keeping qualities throughout the winter months.
The pungent flavour adds to the benefits of this dependable variety and can be used for stews, stocks, soups, adding to meat dishes such as fried onions and apples with pork and in chutney.
Plant from mid to late February into April for harvesting fro August into September.
Onion sets should be planted 5-10cm (2-4 inches) apart, leave 25-30cm (10-12 inches) between rows.
Gently press the sets into a well worked bed and firm around the bulb, water well in drought conditions. Remember to leave the tip showing above the ground.
