'Jaune Paille Des Vertus' Onion

Variety with a flat, yellow bulb which can reach 10cm in diameter, with a firm, thick outer skin. Highly productive variety. Early production which does keep well over winter.


Type of soil: Light and well drained, avoid too much water.
Sowing time: From February to April.
Harvest time: From July to November.
Site: Full sun.


Sow directly in the ground:
- In shallow furrows that are 20cm apart, spread out the seeds every cm. Cover with soil and firm down well. Water and keep the soil moist until they come through.
- When the plants are a dozen centimeters high, thin them out keeping a plant every 15cm.


Care:
- Weed regularly.
- Water the onions sparingly.
- When the leaves start to dry out then it is time to harvest. Lift the onion gently with a fork and leave to dry in the sun for one or two days.
- You can keep your onions for several months if hung in a bunch in a dry cool place.