Onion 'First Edition'

Allium cepa var. cepa

How to grow Onion 'First Edition'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that First Edition is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will survive though longer winters with little or no damage. Ensure your soil is loamy, clay and sandy and has a ph of between 6.0 and 7.0 as Onion is a weakly acidic soil to neutral soil loving plant.

Growing First Edition from seed

Look to ensure a distance 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing First Edition about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting First Edition

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

Harvesting First Edition