DESCRIPTION
Onion Seeds - Imai Early Yellow
Bulb begins to flatten at 13 hour day length. Intermediate-day varieties work best in Zones 5 & 6. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in early fall and transplant seedlings in January. Keep soil moist and well weeded. Fertilize as needed. Harvest when skins develop and tops have fallen over. Allow the onions to dry in the open air for at least a week. Cut off tops and roots. Air dry 2-3 more days. This will help to seal the onion and avoid spoiling. Onions can be harvested at any stage before full maturity. Use fresh or cooked. Suitable for salad, pickling, stir-fry, sukiyaki, and tempura.
AKA bawang besar, bawang bombay, hom yao, piyaz, rata lunu, sibuyas, tama negi, tsung tau, yang cong.
Seeds Per Package:
- 2 g packet - Approximately 270 Seeds
ATTRIBUTES
Basic Info
| Latin Name: |
Allium cepa
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| Early Imai Yellow Onion Color: |
Yellow |
| Early Imai Yellow Onion Flavor: |
Mild |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Technically a tender perennial, but almost always grown as an annual, unless specifically grown for seed. |
| Days to Maturity: |
150 |
| Days to Germination: |
7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: |
0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: |
3-6 inches |
| Row Spacing: |
12-15 inches |
| Plant Height: |
12-18 inches |
| Growth Habit: |
Bulbing - Bulbing onions are growing for the bulb or globe they produce. |
| Soil Preference: |
Well-draining |
| Temperature Preference: |
Cooler |
| Light Preference: |
Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: |
Yes |
| Start Indoors: |
Yes Start Indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date. |
| Onion Day Length: |
Intermediate Day - Indeterminate Day Onions (also called 'Day Neutral') are well adapted and will bulb regardless of the length of daylight, and will grow well in most regions of the USA. However not the best choice in most northern latitudes where winters are very hard. |
| Plant Width: |
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| Growth Speed: |
Late - Ready for harvest around 101 days or more from direct sowing to harvesting. |
| Germination Temperature: |
66-70 F |
| Pests and Diseases: |
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| Garden Size: |
Greenhouse, Garden Plot, and Raised Bed |
| Onion Use: |
Great for overwintering and cooking, especially stir-fried. |
