Mr. Fothergill's - Onion Seeds - Santero F1

Mr Fothergills Onion Seeds - Santero F1 Variety

Santero F1 is a high quality onion variety with resistance to downy mildew. Sow these seeds for high yields of golden-skinned rounded onions that store well and provide a good source of vitamin C.

Sow indoors between January-April or outdoors in April & they will typically be ready to Harvest between August-September.

Key Information:

• Avg. 75 seeds per pack
• High quality rounded onions
• Fast growing & slow to bolt with high yields
• Resistant to downy mildew
• Good source of vitamin C

Advice & Tips:

• Sow indoors for larger bulbs
• Sow thinly in small trays of seed compost & water well
• Keep in the warmth - a temperature of 15-20°C is ideal & keep moist
• Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions before planting out
• Plant out allowing 23cm between plants
• Or sow thinly outdoors, allowing 30cm between rows
• Seedlings usually appear within 14-28 days
• Thin to 23cm apart - thinnings can be transplanted
• Allow onions to dry before storing in a cool, dry room

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