Onion Santero F1 Seeds
Code: 437901
Downy Mildew resistant!
Beat the scourge of the allotment! A superb early maincrop onion with good Downy Mildew and bolting resistance. The full-flavoured, copper-brown skinned, round-oval bulbs store well too.
TOBY'S TIP: The introduction of onion Santero is a real plus. On our trials, we have had real problems with downy mildew, but Santero has grown through the fungal attack.
Culture: Dig and manure the soil in autumn or early winter. Give the ground a light dressing of lime early in February and a week before sowings. For use from September onwards sow seed March-April in drills 23cm (9") apart. Thin plants out finally to 10-15cm (4-6") apart. For exhibition onions, sow under glass December-January, transplant seedlings into boxes or pots and harden off for planting out in April. Row 6m (20'). 'Triple pack' row 18m (60') except where stated.
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When leaves turn yellow in late summer, partially ease the bulbs out of the soil with a fork - this speeds the ripening process before harvesting later.