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Onion Senshyu Yellow PPP A. Allium B. GB40557 C. lot see pkt D. GB

Senshyu Yellow is an ever popular over-wintering Japanese onion, which is a heavy yielding variety for August sowing and June harvesting. It produces excellent quality semi-globe shaped bulbs with golden skin and white flesh.
One of the most popular crops for the gardener, onions are a huge must for any allotment holder or for the gardener who has their own little vegetable garden at home, as they are so versatile and can be used for a variety of different things.

 

Product Part No: 13213

Pack size: 150 Seeds

In Stock
Price: £1.90

When to Sow

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Additional Details

When to Sow Senshyu Yellow Onions

August 

Where to Sow

Sowings can be made under glass in pots or seed trays, sow seed on the surface of seed sowing compost and lightly cover with a sprinkling or vermiculite or compost, and place at a temperature of 14C.

What to do Next

Outdoor sowings can be thinned gradually until plants are 15cm (6in) apart, then leave to mature as smaller bulbs for storing.

Maturity

May to June

Handy Tip

Pull the thinning's carefully and remove from the site to avoid attracting onion fly. Thinning's can be used as salad onions.

Nutritional Values

Antibacterial and Antiseptic properties, due to beneficial sulphur compounds. A good source of antioxidants, such as quercetin and anthocyanin, also high in Vitamin C, Calcium and Iron.