Onion - Ailsa Craig (75 seeds)

Onion Ailsa Craig

Onion 'Ailsa Craig' is a classic and well-regarded variety producing jumbo to colossal, round to teardrop-shaped bulbs with light yellow skins and a mild, sweet flavour that has made it one of the most popular exhibition and kitchen onions available. This distinct strain has been selected for optimal performance and outstanding size potential, producing impressively large bulbs that are ideal for fresh use and short-term storage. A genuinely impressive onion that delivers both in the garden and on the plate.

A long-day variety, 'Ailsa Craig' requires the extended daylight hours of a New Zealand summer to trigger bulb formation and reach its full size potential. Sow in late winter to early spring for a summer harvest, giving plants a long growing season in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture throughout.

Planting Season: Winter, Spring
Sow: In seed trays or direct, 6 mm deep
Spacing: 10–15 cm apart
Height: 40–50 cm foliage; jumbo to colossal bulbs
Germination: 7–14 days
Harvest: 110 days; when tops fall and bulbs are firm
Flavour: Mild, sweet, and excellent fresh

75 seeds