Late Brown are NZ Grown! Ready to plant, onion sets quickly grow into mature onions for harvesting in 3 - 4 months making them a popular and convenient choice for home gardeners.
Opting for onion sets over onion seeds offers numerous advantages for gardeners. These small, juvenile onions provide a convenient alternative, saving time and effort compared to seeding. Their accelerated growth leads to larger onions upon harvest and offers increased resistance to pests and diseases. Early varieties allow harvest of mature onions earlier in the season, late varieties yield later.
To start, select a well-drained, sunny spot for planting in early spring when the soil is ready. Prior to planting, enrich the soil with compost or manure. Plant the sets in shallow depressions with their pointed ends facing upward, covering them gently with soil. Throughout the growing season, maintain moisture in the soil without saturating it. Harvest the onions once the leaves turn yellow and topple over. After lifting them from the soil, allow the bulbs to dry in a warm, ventilated area for a few days before storing.
Overall, cultivating onion sets not only yields home-grown produce but also enhances overall health and well-being.