onion 'Hercules'
onion sets
Position: full sunSoil: any soilRate of growth: averageHarvesting period: June to JulyHardiness: fully hardySet size: 14/21Large, near-rounded bulbs...
50 × sets
£3.49
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150 × sets
£9.99
£10.47
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Plant description
Position: full sunSoil: any soilRate of growth: averageHarvesting period: June to JulyHardiness: fully hardySet size: 14/21
Large, near-rounded bulbs with a golden skin and firm, strongly flavoured flesh, appear in abundance on this bolt-resistant variety. Ready to harvest earlier in the season than many of the others, this award-winning onion also has a long shelf life, so they can be stored (and enjoyed) over several months.
Garden care: Plant onion sets so that the tips are just showing, and then firm the soil around them from mid-February to March, 15cm (6in) apart in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Lift the onions when they are mature (normally in August) and allow them to dry before using.
Large, near-rounded bulbs with a golden skin and firm, strongly flavoured flesh, appear in abundance on this bolt-resistant variety. Ready to harvest earlier in the season than many of the others, this award-winning onion also has a long shelf life, so they can be stored (and enjoyed) over several months.
Garden care: Plant onion sets so that the tips are just showing, and then firm the soil around them from mid-February to March, 15cm (6in) apart in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Lift the onions when they are mature (normally in August) and allow them to dry before using.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
How to care for onion Hercules:
Plant onion sets so that the tips are just showing, and then firm the soil around them from mid-February to March, 15cm (6in) apart in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Lift the onions when they are mature (normally in August) and allow them to dry before using.
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