Onion : Red Baron
Vegetable
Description
A mid-late maturing variety with flattish-round bulbs of a beautiful dark red colour.
An excellent cropper producing attractive, firm well flavoured bulbs which keep well.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | from late spring. |
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| Sowing depth: | 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart. |
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A rich firm, well drained soil in full sun is required.
Sow thinly when the soil surface is dry and workable after raking to a fine tilth.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle thin to 5cm (2in) and then 10cm (4in) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
As the leaves start to yellow, bend over the tops, leave for 14 days or so then lift and store when thoroughly ripened.
