Onion Allium Cepa Galactcus
€4.95
Onion Galactcus from Thompson & Morgan is a highly productive and reliable onion variety known for its exceptional flavour and uniform size. This medium to large onion is perfect for gardeners looking for a high-quality, versatile onion that can be used in a variety of culinary dishes. With its smooth, golden-brown skin and crisp, juicy flesh, Galactcus onions are ideal for fresh use in salads and sandwiches, or for cooking in a wide range of recipes such as soups, stews, and stir-fries.
This variety has excellent storage potential, allowing you to enjoy the harvest well into the winter months. Known for its robust disease resistance and good keeping qualities, Galactcus is a perfect choice for home gardeners who want a dependable onion variety that will perform well in the garden and store easily for months after harvest.
Sowing Instructions:
Start sowing Onion Galactcus seeds indoors from January to March. Use small pots or seed trays filled with good-quality seed compost, planting the seeds about 1 cm deep. Keep the seed trays in a warm, bright location (around 18-21°C) until germination, which typically occurs within 7-14 days. Once the seedlings are large enough to handle and have grown strong enough, carefully transplant them into larger pots or their final outdoor position.
Onions prefer well-drained, fertile soil and should be planted in full sun. If sowing outdoors, wait until the soil has warmed up and the risk of frost has passed, usually in late March or early April. Thin out seedlings to around 10 cm apart when they are large enough to handle.
Growing Tips:
Onions thrive in a sunny spot with rich, well-drained soil. For best results, prepare the soil by incorporating organic matter like compost before sowing. Regular watering is essential to keep the soil consistently moist, but be careful not to overwater, as this can lead to rot. Galactcus onions also benefit from periodic feeding with a balanced fertiliser to encourage healthy growth.
Weed regularly to prevent competition for nutrients, and mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Harvesting:
Onion Galactcus typically matures in 100-120 days from sowing. Harvest onions when the tops begin to yellow and fall over. Gently pull the bulbs from the soil, allowing them to dry in a warm, dry, well-ventilated area for a few weeks before storing. Properly cured onions will last for several months in a cool, dry location.
Onion Galactcus is a fantastic addition to your vegetable garden, offering high yields of beautiful, delicious onions with great storage potential. Whether you’re growing them for fresh use or for long-term storage, this variety will reward you with a bountiful and tasty harvest.
This variety has excellent storage potential, allowing you to enjoy the harvest well into the winter months. Known for its robust disease resistance and good keeping qualities, Galactcus is a perfect choice for home gardeners who want a dependable onion variety that will perform well in the garden and store easily for months after harvest.
Sowing Instructions:
Start sowing Onion Galactcus seeds indoors from January to March. Use small pots or seed trays filled with good-quality seed compost, planting the seeds about 1 cm deep. Keep the seed trays in a warm, bright location (around 18-21°C) until germination, which typically occurs within 7-14 days. Once the seedlings are large enough to handle and have grown strong enough, carefully transplant them into larger pots or their final outdoor position.
Onions prefer well-drained, fertile soil and should be planted in full sun. If sowing outdoors, wait until the soil has warmed up and the risk of frost has passed, usually in late March or early April. Thin out seedlings to around 10 cm apart when they are large enough to handle.
Growing Tips:
Onions thrive in a sunny spot with rich, well-drained soil. For best results, prepare the soil by incorporating organic matter like compost before sowing. Regular watering is essential to keep the soil consistently moist, but be careful not to overwater, as this can lead to rot. Galactcus onions also benefit from periodic feeding with a balanced fertiliser to encourage healthy growth.
Weed regularly to prevent competition for nutrients, and mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Harvesting:
Onion Galactcus typically matures in 100-120 days from sowing. Harvest onions when the tops begin to yellow and fall over. Gently pull the bulbs from the soil, allowing them to dry in a warm, dry, well-ventilated area for a few weeks before storing. Properly cured onions will last for several months in a cool, dry location.
Onion Galactcus is a fantastic addition to your vegetable garden, offering high yields of beautiful, delicious onions with great storage potential. Whether you’re growing them for fresh use or for long-term storage, this variety will reward you with a bountiful and tasty harvest.
