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Spring Onion - White Lisbon

Spring Onion - White Lisbon

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Lisbon White Onion: Opt for the Lisbon White Onion to add a reliable and flavorful choice to your garden. This early variety produces medium, firm bulbs that are known for their excellent storage qualities. The Lisbon White Onion is adaptable for both spring and autumn planting, making it a versatile option for gardeners in various climates.

 

Key Features:

  • Bulb Quality: Medium-sized and firm, ideal for a variety of culinary uses.
  • Storage: Exhibits superior storage capabilities, maintaining quality over time.
  • Adaptability: Suitable for sowing in different seasons to accommodate varying climate needs.
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Sowing, Transplanting and Harvesting Guide

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  • Typical characteristics of the variety

    Latin name: Allium cepa

    Life cycle: biennial

    Sowing period: February to April

    Harvest period: May to July

    Depth: equal to seed size

    Sowing technique: in rows, in open ground

    Rising temperature: 15°C

    Duration of lifting: 10 days

    Spacing: 10 cm

    Watering: low / in case of drought

    Soil: sandy

    Special feature: good conservation

  • Species-specific cultivation instructions

    Cultivation Tips:

    • Spring Sowing: Sow thinly directly in place from February to April, with rows 25 to 30 cm apart. Thin initially to 5 cm, and then to 10 cm a few weeks later.
    • Autumn Sowing: Start in a nursery in August/September and transplant in October/November in regions with mild climates, or in February/March in colder areas.
    • Planting by Bulbs: Plant bulbs in February/March, spacing them 10 cm apart within rows that are 30 cm apart.

    Soil and Location:

    • Soil Requirements: Prefers light, loose, and fertile soil.
    • Location: Choose a sunny location and avoid areas with damp soil.

    Disease Prevention:

    • To prevent diseases, enrich the soil with well-decomposed manure and undertake regular foliar fertilizations with lithothamnium. Additionally, spraying with Bordeaux mixture can help manage potential disease issues.

  • Origin

    Sainte Marthe