Onion: Stuttgarter

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Onion: Stuttgarter

Stuttgarter is a well-known, reliable onion variety from Germany producing flat, globe-shaped bulbs with firm white flesh and a strong, classic onion flavour. Excellent for cooking and long-term storage, it’s a dependable choice for gardeners wanting a robust, versatile onion that performs well across a range of conditions.

2 in stock

Description

  • Best Grown: Outdoors in beds or raised beds
  • Sowing Time: March–April
  • Plant Out: Direct sow outdoors or transplant seedlings
  • Harvest Time: August–September
  • Spacing: Thin or plant 10–15 cm apart in rows 30 cm apart
  • Height: Grows approx. 30–45 cm tall
  • Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Why grow it?

  • Reliable, widely grown storage onion
  • Firm bulbs with strong flavour
  • Good resistance and consistent yields
  • Stores well through winter when cured properly
  • Ideal for everyday cooking

How to grow: Sow directly outdoors March–April into fine, well-prepared soil, or start under cover and transplant seedlings once conditions allow. Keep weed-free, as onions dislike competition. Water during dry spells, especially early in growth. Harvest when foliage yellows and falls over. Lift and dry thoroughly in a warm, airy place before storing.

Cooking / usage ideas: Perfect for frying, roasting, soups, stews, and sauces. A dependable onion for everyday kitchen use.

Seeds per pack: 1 tsp of seeds