onion 'Electric' (PBR)
red globe onion sets
A red, overwintering onion that should be planted in autumn and will be ready to harvest in from early summer. Onion...
50 × sets
£2.99
£0.06 each
available to order from summer
150 × sets
£8.00
£0.05 each
available to order from summer
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Plant description
A red, overwintering onion that should be planted in autumn and will be ready to harvest in from early summer. Onion 'Electric' produces symmetrical, semi-globe shaped bulbs, that have an excellent flavour. Very tasty in salads.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for onion Electric (PBR):
Plant onion sets from mid-February to March, 15cm (6in) apart in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Lift the onions when they are mature and allow them to dry before using. Store the fully ripened, sound bulbs in nets or trays and you can use them throughout the autumn and winter.
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