Onion 'Alpine'

Allium cepa var. cepa

How to grow Onion 'Alpine'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Alpine is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Alpine requires a loamy, clay and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 7.0 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

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

Transplanting Alpine

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

Harvesting Alpine