Onion Bedfordshire Champion Seeds

 

Allium cepa is a traditional, heritage variety renowned for its excellent flavour, reliability, and long storage life.

 

The Latin name Allium cepa translates to "cultivated garlic," reflecting its place in the broader onion family. This hardy, medium-sized bulb produces golden-brown skin with firm, crisp white flesh, making it a favourite for cooking, salads, and pickling.

 

Thriving in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, Bedfordshire Champion grows to a height of 30-45 cm. Its robust growth habit and disease resistance make it an ideal choice for gardeners of all skill levels.

 

Harvested in late summer, these onions store exceptionally well, providing fresh, homegrown produce throughout the winter months.

 

A classic variety that combines heritage quality with ease of cultivation, perfect for any vegetable garden.

 

Seed Qty: Approx. 200

 

Sow: January - April (indoors) or March - April (outdoors)

Germination: 7 - 14 days

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter

Height: 30 - 45 cm

Harvest: August - September

Companion Plants: Carrots, Beets, Lettuce

Avoid Planting With: Beans, Peas

Water regularly in dry weather and weed frequently to ensure strong, healthy growth.

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Indoors: Sow seeds from January to April in trays or modules filled with moist, seed compost. Cover seeds lightly with fine compost and keep at 15-20°C. Transplant seedlings when they are large enough to handle, spacing them 10 cm apart in rows 30 cm apart.

 

Outdoors: Sow directly into prepared soil from March to April. Sow seeds thinly in drills 1 cm deep and 30 cm apart. Thin seedlings to 10 cm apart as they grow.

 

Onion Bedfordshire Champion is a proven, reliable choice for gardeners seeking a high-yielding, versatile onion with exceptional storage potential and outstanding flavour.