{"product_id":"onion-purplette-100-seeds","title":"Onion - Purplette (100 seeds)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOnion - Purplette\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium cepa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurplette is a charming and early-maturing mini onion producing small, glossy burgundy-purple bulbs with crisp white flesh and a mild, sweet flavour. One of the most versatile specialty onions available, it can be harvested young as purple-tipped spring onions, at golf ball size as a stunning mini onion, or grown on as a pearl onion for pickling. The deep burgundy skin transforms to a beautiful pastel pink when cooked or pickled, making it as decorative on the plate as it is in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA day-neutral variety well suited to a wide range of latitudes including most of New Zealand, Purplette matures exceptionally quickly and holds well in the field after reaching maturity. Excellent raw in salads, roasted whole, pickled, or used as a colourful garnish. Sow successively every two to three weeks for a continuous supply through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, Autumn, Winter (in many areas)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct, 6 mm deep in rows 15-20 cm apart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin to 3-5 cm apart for mini bulbs; no thinning needed for scallions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-30 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-10 days at 20-25°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 days for mini bulbs; earlier as purple spring onions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, sweet, and versatile; turns pastel pink when cooked or pickled\u003c\/p\u003e\n100 Seeds","brand":"Rasmussen Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58699603575087,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/4098\/4879\/files\/Onion_-_Purplette_100_seeds.png?v=1792779354","url":"https:\/\/rasmussengardens.co.nz\/products\/onion-purplette-100-seeds","provider":"Rasmussen Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}