Onion 'Cippolina Borretana'

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Cippolina Borretana is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to go dormant over the long winter months. Ideally plant in loamy, clay and sandy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 7.0 as Cippolina Borretana likes to be in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Aim to sow 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

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

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