Onion 'Hi Keeper'

Allium cepa var. cepa

How to grow Onion 'Hi Keeper'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Hi Keeper is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. 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 Hi Keeper likes to be in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Hi Keeper from seed

Sow 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 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 Hi Keeper about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Hi Keeper

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

Harvesting Hi Keeper