- Blanca Grande País white onion seeds, a well-known variety producing large white bulbs with a regular round shape, firm white flesh and mild flavor. The variety is vigorous with uniform bulb formation, making it suitable for field cultivation and commercial production as well as home use and cooking. It is intended for winter cultivation and gives good results when sowing dates and correct transplant spacing are followed.
Key Features
- Large, uniform white bulbs.
- Regular round shape suited to marketing and transport.
- Firm white flesh with a desirable mild flavor.
- Balanced growth and uniform bulb formation.
- Suitable for field cultivation and commercial production.
- High-quality seeds from a company specialized in vegetable seed production.
Specifications
- Trade Name: Blanca Grande País white onion seeds
- Crop: Onion
- Net Weight: 7 g
- Germination Rate: 85%
- Purity: 97%
- Seed Treatment: Fungicide (fludioxonil) for seed protection
- Country of Origin: Italy
- Packed in: Spain
Directions for Use
- Sow onion seeds in a nursery or directly in the field at a depth of 0–1 cm.
- Once seedlings reach a suitable size, transplant them to the permanent field at 40 cm between rows and 15 cm between plants within the row.
- The variety needs well-drained soil and regular watering without waterlogging, with balanced fertilization for strong, uniform bulbs.
Sowing Season
- Temperate regions: during winter.
- Saudi Arabia: sow in the winter season, avoiding high temperatures at the start of growth.
Harvest
- Harvest when bulbs are fully developed and reach a suitable size; bulbs can also be harvested before full maturity depending on the intended market or use.
Orkida Tip
- For large, uniform white onion bulbs, respect transplant spacing and avoid crowding, reduce nitrogen fertilization in the late growth stages, and water regularly without waterlogging to improve bulb quality and storability.