Ailsa Craig Onion

Named after Ailsa, a small round island off the coast of Scotland that is solid rock. Introduced in 1887 by David Murray, gardener for the Marquis of Ailsa. Ailsa Craig is globe-shaped and solid. Large straw-colored onions with small necks average 2 pounds. Best for fresh use, not extended storage. Long-day type.

• Packet 100 Seeds
• 100 days from transplant
  
• Conventional
• Long-day onion
• Bulbs grow to 2 pounds
• Globe-shaped, solid bulbs
• Not for storage

This variety works for:

• Fresh eating
• Baking
• Sautéing
• Soups

Onions compliment a number of other vegetables. They are often used in stocks and soups and pair well with bay leaves, tarragon, rosemary, thyme, cumin, and coriander.

Caramelized onions offer a rich flavor without the heat or bite of a raw onion and can be used in soups, to top pizzas, or served over squash, mushrooms, or meat dishes.

You can also use onions in jams or marmalades for savory spreads on crusty bread. Add onions to your pickle recipes or roast them with apples.

Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation.

• Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before transplanting
• Germination: 4-10 Days
• Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart
• Light: Full Sun