Onion 'Ringmaster'

Allium cepa var. cepa

How to grow Onion 'Ringmaster'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Ringmaster likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Ringmaster is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Planting Ringmaster in loamy, clay and sandy soil with a ph of between 6.0 and 7.0 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Ringmaster 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 Ringmaster about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Ringmaster

As Ringmaster is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Ringmaster

Onion Ringmaster Etymology

Bred for use in making onion rings.

Ringmaster folklore & trivia

An improved white mild sweet Spanish onion. Said to have been developed from White Sweet Spanish & some other unspecified onion varieties. Much less irritating to eyes when cut, compared with the average onion.

Other Names for Onion 'Ringmaster'

Ring Master