Onion – NZ Creamgold

ONION: NEW ZEALAND CREAM GOLD / PUKEKOHE LONGKEEPER

(ALLIUM CEPA)

Suitable for cooler areas.

Pungent variety & long storer – 6-8 months!

Keep well-watered & weeded as they do not like competition.

14 – 21 days to germination. Also known as Pukekohe Longkeeper.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: FEB – OCT

Temperate: FEB – SEP

Sub – Tropical: FEB – JUL

Tropical: FEB – JUN

Arid: MAR – AUG

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6.5 – 7.0

Well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow or seedling tray 1-2cm deep and keep moist.

Transplant at 12 weeks trimming the tops back or thin to 10cm.

Plant out with less than 1cm deep.

Avoid fresh manures.

DAYS TO HARVEST

195 – 225 Days

APPROX 200 SEEDS