01.
Onions need sun, so choose a nice sunny spot in your garden.
02.
Onion planting can be done in Autumn, Winter and early Spring. In New Zealand, that is March through to September.
03.
Soil preparation is key - use organic matter such as compost and sheep pellets to prepare for planting.
04.
Feed every four weeks with vegetable growth mix from your local garden centre.
05.
Watering is key when the bulbs develop at the beginning of summer. In New Zealand, this November and December.
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Borettanna
A cute little Italian button variety. As these onions are small, they are generally not cut up but eaten whole in stews or pickled.
California Red
A very popular large, round plum-red skinned variety. Best used within a few months of harvest.
Kelsae
A super-large brown variety which can weigh over 1.5kg. Has a mild, sweet flavour, but doesn’t store well.
Pearl Drop
A pure pearl-white teardrop shaped miniature variety, perfect for salads.
Red Brunswick
Bright red onions, with a milder flavour.
Pukekohe Long Keeper
The most widely grown variety in New Zealand, this large brown onion has a wonderfully strong flavour and keeps well.
Purplette
A miniature red onion that matures quickly.
Red Bunching
This is a bunching spring onion with red stems. It doesn’t form a bulb, just thick stems. Very attractive and tasty, can be eaten raw, roasted or in stews.
Ringmaster
A large white Spanish onion with a mild sweet flavour.
White Bunching
A quick-growing white stemmed spring onion variety.
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https://tuigarden.co.nz/how-to-guide/onion-growing-guide/
Thanks to our source:
https://tuigarden.co.nz/how-to-guide/onion-growing-guide/
Thanks to our source: https://tuigarden.co.nz/how-to-guide/onion-growing-guide/
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