Ailsa Craig Exhibition – Onion seed

Description

The Ailsa Craig Exhibition Onion is a large, award-winning variety prized for its enormous size and mild, sweet flavor. Known for producing some of the biggest onions you can grow, Ailsa Craig onions are a popular choice among both exhibition gardeners and those looking for a high-quality onion that delivers both size and taste. With their smooth, golden-brown skin and crisp white flesh, these onions have a mild and sweet flavor that makes them perfect for a variety of culinary uses. Ailsa Craig onions are particularly well-suited for fresh applications, such as in salads, sandwiches, or salsas, but also shine when cooked in soups, stir-fries, and roasts. They mature early, allowing you to enjoy their exceptional quality in a relatively short growing season.

Features:

• Exhibition-Quality Size: Ailsa Craig onions are known for their remarkable size, often producing bulbs that are much larger than typical onions, making them a favorite for exhibitions.
• Mild and Sweet Flavor: With their delicate sweetness, these onions are perfect for raw and cooked dishes, offering a flavor that enhances any recipe.
• Early Maturity: These onions mature early in the growing season, allowing gardeners to enjoy large bulbs without a long wait.
• Uniform Growth: Ailsa Craig onions produce consistent, uniform bulbs with smooth, golden-brown skin and firm white flesh.
• Ideal for Fresh and Cooked Dishes: Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, or salsas, and excellent in cooking applications like soups, roasts, or stir-fries.
• High Yield: This variety provides a reliable yield of large, high-quality onions, perfect for both home gardeners and exhibition growers.

Specifications:

• Growth Cycle: 100–120 days to maturity
• Plant Height: 14–16 inches (35–40 cm)
• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Requirements: Water regularly, particularly during the bulb development stage, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Spacing: Space plants 6–8 inches apart for optimal bulb development.
• Harvesting: Harvest when bulbs are fully mature, and the tops begin to fall over. Cure onions in a dry, well-ventilated area for long-term storage.
• Flavor Profile: Mild, sweet, and crisp with tender flesh
• Plant Type: Annual (Heirloom)