& Onion Bedfordshire Champion 1 Seed Packet

This reliable variety of Onion has remained popular for over a century, thanks to its suitability for the British climate. Maturing late in summer this heavy cropping variety produces large, golden brown skinned bulbs with a fresh but mild flavour. ‘Bedfordshire Champion’ also has excellent storing capabilitiesDirect sow onions outdoors in spring on any firm, well drained soil in full sun. Sow thinly at a depth of 1cm (1/2") and a distance of 30cm (12") between rows. Prepare the planting area several weeks in advance by incorporating some well rotted garden compost to improve drainage and soil fertility. Avoid planting onions on freshly manured soil. On particularly wet ground, try growing onions in raised beds. When large enough to handle, thin onion seedlings to 10cm (4") apart for medium sized bulbs, or at a slightly wider spacing if larger bulbs are required.Onions are undemanding and require only occasional watering during particularly dry periods. However, rows should be weeded regularly. Harvest onions from July onwards, a week or two after the leaves begin to turn yellow. Choose a dry day to loosen them from the ground with a fork. Leave them on the soil surface for a day or two until they have fully dried in the sun. Once dry, remove the top foliage and store them in a well-ventilated, dry position. Bulbs can be stored for several months.Product Specifications:. Position in: full sun. Height: Up to 45cm. Spread: Up to 10cm. Supplied as Seed Packet (250 Seeds). Delivered with growing and care instructionsImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: Onion ‘Bedfordshire Champion’ has been a popular Onion variety for over a hundred years Heavy cropping vegetable with a mild flavour Well suited to the UK climate Onion ‘Bedfordshire Champion’, 1 x Seed packet (250 Seeds), Specifications: Model Number: 23566