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Botanical Interests® Onion Bulb Monastrell Organic -250mg
Remarkably uniform, slightly flattened, red globes reaching 3.5"-4" in diameter. These onions hold well in the garden and are also great for storage lasting up to 6 months! Strong resistance to sunscald and a high percentage of bulbs are single centered. "Monastrell" is a late season, intermediate-day onion which grows best in latitudes 32-42.
Sowing Tips:
When to Sow Outside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or as soon as soil can be worked; when soil temperature is at least 45°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant outdoors 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. The earlier the start, the bigger the bulb. Ideal soil temperature is 60°-85°F.
Days to Emerge: 7 - 15 days
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 4"
Row Spacing: 12" - 16"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 4"
Variety Info:
Days to Maturity: 106-110 days
Family: Alliaceae
Native: Exists only in cultivation
Hardiness: Biennial grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun
Variety Info: Uniform, 3.5"-4" slightly flattened, round bulbs with dark red rings. "Monastrell"is an intermediate-day onion with a 4- to 6-month storage life.
Attributes: Intermediate Day
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