Onion Sets Red Winter: A Delicious and Easy-to-Grow Overwintering Onion
About Onion Sets Red Winter
Onion Sets Red Winter is a popular variety of overwintering onion that is perfect for planting in the UK. This variety produces attractive, red-skinned, flattened globe-shaped onions that have a fine, sweet taste. They can be used in salads or cooking and store well.
When to Plant Onion Sets Red Winter
To get the best results from Onion Sets Red Winter, plant them between September 15th and October 15th. If the climate is mild, it is best to plant as late as possible in October to avoid bolting problems. However, if the climate is severe, it is best to plant earlier.
How to Grow Onion Sets Red Winter
Onion Sets Red Winter is easy to grow and requires minimal maintenance. Simply plant the sets in well-draining soil and keep them watered. They will sprout in the next couple of weeks, pushing up little shoots. Keep them watered in dry weather and watch out for pigeons who love to pull them out of the ground.
Harvesting Onion Sets Red Winter
After four to six weeks, the onions should be ready to harvest. They can be pulled early and used as spring onions or left to mature and used as maincrop onions. Onion Sets Red Winter store well, so you can enjoy them throughout the winter months.
Tips for Growing Onion Sets Red Winter
- Plant Onion Sets Red Winter between September 15th and October 15th.
- Choose a location with well-draining soil.
- Keep the soil watered, but not waterlogged.
- Watch out for pigeons who may try to pull the onions out of the ground.
- Harvest the onions after four to six weeks.
