Onion Paris Silverskin PPP A. Allium B.GB40557 C. lot see pkt D.GB

Additional Details

When to Sow Paris Silverskin Onion Seeds

February to June

Where to Sow

Early sowing can be made underglass in modules, sow 3-4 seeds per module on the surface of seed sowing compost and lightly cover with a sprinkling or vermiculite or compost, and place at a temperature of 14°C. Outdoor sowings can be made in April, sow seed thinly in shallow drills 1.5cm (1/2in) deep, with rows spaced 30cm (12in) apart.

What to do next

Greenhouse sown modules do not require thinning and can be moved to a cold frame in April to harden off before planting outside 7cm (3in) apart for clusters of small onions. Outdoor sowings can be used as Salad bunching onions as required or thinned out to 7cm (3in) apart and left to mature as bulbs for pickling.

Maturity

July to September

Handy Tip

Pull when young as a salad onion or leave until a little larger for pickling.

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.