West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Patterson Coated)
West Coast Seeds (Patterson Coated)
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This fantastic long day storage onion replaced the much-loved Copra. Patterson onion seeds produce round, firm, uniform bulbs that store exceptionally well through the winter in the right conditions. The bulbs are medium to large in size with thin necks that dry down quickly. The firm flesh has well defined layers (rings) and nice pungent flavour. This is probably the best storage onion for southern and central Canada and the northern US.
| 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. |
| Sprouting | 6-12 days |
| Matures | 104 days |
| 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. |
| Germination Rate | 75% |
| Seed Life | 1 years |
Exceptionally long-storing
High yielding
Long day type
Matures in 104 days
