Heirloom variety from 1887: Offers traditional, seed-saving appeal and historical significance
Large bulb potential: Bulbs over 3 pounds are possible for impressive yields
Snow-white, bull's-eye single tops: Distinctive appearance and easy identification
Vigorous, sweet flavor: Ideal for slicing raw and enhancing culinary dishes
High germination rate: Ensures reliable growth with 5-10% germination in optimal conditions
Summarized by Shop
Long Day British Heirloom 1887. The fine, large Ailsa Craig Exhibition Onion has gained a big following in the past several years. Bulbs in excess of 3 pounds are possible, but the real virtue of this variety is the quality. Color is a snow-white, centers are bull’s eye single, tops are vigorous, and the flavor is very sweet. The Ailsa Cra
Plant Class
Poales
Genus
Allium
Sunlight
Full sun
Suitable Space
Outdoors
Planting Depth
1/4 inch
Germination Time
5-10 days
Optimum Soil Temperature
60-75°F
Seed Sowing
1-3 seeds per inch, thin to 2-6 apart
Harvest
Stop watering a week before harvest, pull when necks soften
Summarized by Shop
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outstanding flavor
Got a slow start with cold wet spring . They grew with a great crop of weeds so didn't get very big but o what flavor. An absolute for next year!
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Dale · October 9, 2018
Onion seeds
I have only planted my seeds, but from the looks of them, they will be fantastic!
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Tim · May 20, 2018
The best!
I've been buying this seed for years. I'm amazed this variety is not better known.. They grow to an amazing size, are mild and sweet and keep well. I never buy onions from one season to the next.