Onion Pukekohe Long Keeper

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$4.49

Allium Cepa

  • Seed Count 150
  • Good Flavour
  • Annual

Only 15 left in stock

Description

Onion Pukekohe Long Keeper are golden brown spheres, with white flesh, and are a staple for every pantry.

A New Zealand originating heirloom suitable for a wide range of climates but not the tropics. Sometimes known as Cream Gold.

The bold flavour and rich white flesh of this mid to late season onion is superior to other onions.

With an excellent shelf life, crops can be stored for up to 10 months ensuring you are always have a supply of these delicious bulbs.

These beauties store for up to 10 months and  are slow to bolt to seed. Plant in well drained soil and harvest when the tops dry out.

Hint: Be patient when planting as seeds can take 3 weeks to germinate.

Find your Climate Zone

Method: Sow seedlings
Soil Temp: 8°C - 30°C
Cool Mountain: Feb - Oct
Position: Full sun
Arid: Feb - Aug
Row Spacing: 10cm apart
Temperate: Mar - Aug
Planting Depth: 5 mm
Sub Tropical: Not Recommended
Harvest: 200 days
Tropical: Not Recommended
Plant Height: 25cm