ONION ‘White Odourless’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Allium cepa
- Intermediate day variety producing large, globe-shaped white bulbs.
- Mild, sweet flavour—ideal for salads, salsas, sandwiches, and gentle cooking.
- Clean white skin with minimal odour, perfect for fresh kitchen use.
- Well-suited to Australian and New Zealand autumn sowing with spring harvests.
- Stores well when properly cured and kept dry.
- Excellent for home gardens, raised beds, and small-scale production.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Biennial (grown as an annual)
- Plant Height: Up to 40 cm
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: February – June
- Cool: February – July
- Subtropical: March – June
- Tropical: March – May
- Arid: March – June
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: Sow 0.5 – 1 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Direct into garden beds or raise in trays for transplanting
- Soil Type: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil; pH 6.0 – 7.0
- Spacing: 10 – 15 cm between plants
- Rows: 30 cm apart
Growing Tips:
- Prepare soil with added compost before sowing for strong bulb development.
- Water consistently to avoid bulb splitting or stress.
- Reduce watering once tops begin to yellow for better curing.
- Avoid overhead watering to reduce fungal issues.
Harvest:
110 – 140 days after sowing. Harvest when tops yellow and fall over. Cure in a dry, airy place for storage.
When to Sow Onion in Your Climate
| Climate Zone | Best Planting Time | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Temperate | February – June | Start early to allow full bulb development before heat returns. |
| Subtropical | March – June | Avoid sowing in summer to reduce bolting risk. |
| Tropical | March – May | Grow in the dry season. Use mulch and avoid overhead watering. |
| Cool | February – July | Sow after frost danger; protect young seedlings early. |
| Arid | March – June | Ensure consistent moisture and mulch well in dry zones. |
Short Description:
- Large, mild white onion with minimal odour
- Ideal for fresh use—salads, salsas, sandwiches
- Autumn sowing; spring to summer harvest
- Intermediate day type suited to AU/NZ growing
- Stores well when properly cured
- Easy to grow in garden beds or containers
