onion 'Stuttgarter'

Grow in fertile, moist but well drained soil, in full sun, in a sheltered site. Grow mint or other strong smelling companion plants near onion to deter onion fly. See Vegetable Cultivation

No pruning required

Propagate by seed or by planting out sets in Spring

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

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