Onion 'Giallo di Milano'

Allium cepa var. cepa

How to grow Onion 'Giallo di Milano'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Giallo di Milano is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Giallo di Milano needs a loamy, clay and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Growing Giallo di Milano from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Giallo di Milano about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Giallo di Milano

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Giallo di Milano is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Giallo di Milano