Onion 'Varsity Hybrid'

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Varsity Hybrid is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Varsity Hybrid 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.

Ensure a distance of 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 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 Varsity Hybrid about 28 days before your last frost date.

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

Expect harvests to start to occur in early autumn.