Winter plant onion Red Arrow - red plant onion - net 250g

Red Arrow is a high-quality red winter plant onion, ideal for the vegetable gardener who wants to enjoy fresh, tangy onions from their own garden early in the year. This cultivar, also known as Akado, is known for its excellent hardiness, high yield and resistance to diseases such as onion fly.

Features

• Type: Red winter onion (Allium cepa - cultivar Akado)
• Contents: ±250 grams (about 40-60 onion sets)
• Bulb size: 14/21 mm
• Color: Deep red
• Use: Storage onion, suitable for various dishes
• Taste: Slightly spicier than yellow onions

Planting instructions

• Planting time: September to late November
• Planting depth: 2.5 to 5 cm
• Planting distance: 10 cm between onions, 15 cm between rows
• Emplacement : Sunny, well-drained soil
• Fertilization: Use potassium-rich, low-nitrogen fertilizer. Avoid compost, farmyard manure or cow manure pellets to prevent leaf growth without tuber formation.
• Protection: Use insect netting against birds

Cultivation advantages

• Early harvest: From late May to July
• Resistance: Less chance of onion fly infestation
• Space-efficient: Ideal for winter cultivation, use the vegetable garden even in the cold months
• Storage: After harvesting, dry for 4 weeks, then store in a cool, dark place

Harvesting Instructions

• Harvest the onions when the foliage begins to wither.
• Let them dry well (±4 weeks), preferably hanging with the foliage twisted together.
• Then remove foliage and roots and store in a dry, cool place.

Why choose Red Arrow?

The Red Arrow winter plant onion is a reliable choice for those who like red onions with a powerful taste and a long shelf life. Thanks to its winter cultivation, you'll have a fresh crop early in the year, with no worries about onion fly. Perfect for both novice and experienced vegetable gardeners!