onion 'Sturon'

Grow in fertile, moist but well drained soil, in full sun, in a sheltered site. Plant out sets in March-April for a late Summer harvest or in Autumn for a Summer harvest the following year. See Vegetable Cultivation

No pruning required

Propagate by seed or by planting out sets in Spring or Autumn

May be susceptible to onion fly. Birds may be a problem when young, cover with fleece until sets have rooted in

May be susceptible to onion white rot, leek rust, downy mildew and bolting