West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Apache Onion)
West Coast Seeds (Apache Onion)
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Vibrant red tipped bunching onion that develops its colour early. Apache forms a small, vivid pink bulb if left to mature. Its mild flavour and crisp texture make this colourful variety a wonderful addition to salads and sandwiches. Provided with the frost protection of a cloche row cover, Apache will grow slowly all winter long. Sow at three-week intervals from March to the end of July for a continuous harvest. The quirky little onions are perfect for the market table. Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
| Latin Name |
Allium cepa |
| Difficulty |
Scallions are easy to grow. Bulbing onions and shallots require transplanting in the spring and curing after harvest. By following these instructions, even novice gardeners should have no trouble. |
| Days to Sprout | 6-12 Days |
| Days to Mature | 65 Days |
| Germination Rate | 75% |
| Starting | Transplants are preferred for home gardeners. Sow 3 seeds 5mm-1cm (¼-½”) deep in each cell of a 72-cell tray. Transplant as a clump, spacing each 15cm (6″) apart in rows 45-75cm (18-30″) apart. Scallions can be spaced at 2-5cm (1-2″) apart in rows 15cm (6″) apart. |
| Growing | Ideal pH: 5.5-6.5 (6.0-6.8 for scallions). Fertile and well-drained soil in full sun is essential. Add well-rotted compost and dig ½-1 cup balanced organic fertilizer into the soil beneath each 3m (10′) of row. Keep moisture high in the top 20-30cm (8-12″) of soil. Most of the bulb should form on the surface of the soil, so don’t transplant too deeply. Bulb size is dependent on the size of the tops: the bigger the tops, the bigger the bulb. Provide August-planted scallions with the frost protection of a cloche or heavy row cover as the first frost date approaches. |
Mild, crisp flavour
Small bulb with deep purple skin
Great for adding colour to salads
Open-pollinated seeds
