{"product_id":"onion-californian-red-odourless-448","title":"Onion Californian Red Odourless Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllium cepa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornian Red Odourless is a mild red Onion producing large, flattened globe-shaped bulbs with attractive deep red skin and soft, sweet white flesh. Its gentle flavour and relatively low pungency make it particularly suited to fresh eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crisp, juicy flesh can be sliced generously into salads, sandwiches and burgers without the strong bite associated with more pungent onions. It is also excellent in salsas, relishes and fresh pickles, or lightly grilled and roasted where its natural sweetness becomes more pronounced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornian Red Odourless is best regarded as a fresh-use onion rather than a storage variety. The mild, succulent bulbs have a relatively short keeping period and are best enjoyed soon after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnions have been cultivated since ancient times, with their origins generally traced to Central and Southwest Asia. Their ability to store, travel and provide flavour made them an important food crop throughout the ancient world and eventually gave rise to an enormous diversity of colours, shapes, flavours and regional varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants perform best in full sun with rich, fertile, well-drained soil. Steady growth and consistent moisture during active development encourage large, tender bulbs, although onions dislike waterlogged conditions and should not be over-fertilised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 240–400 seeds\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 100 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Autumn to winter, where suitable\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Autumn to winter\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Autumn to winter\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Autumn to winter, according to local onion-growing conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 5–10 mm deep into prepared soil, seedbeds or trays. Keep consistently moist and provide some shade over the seedbed until germination is well established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant or thin seedlings to approximately 10–15 cm apart to allow the bulbs room to develop. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture during active growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce watering as the bulbs approach maturity. Harvest when the tops naturally yellow, dry and fall over. Lift carefully and cure in a dry, well-ventilated position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornian Red Odourless has a relatively short storage life, so use the bulbs promptly after curing rather than keeping them as a long-term storage onion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649653035226,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_c523f9a2-d91b-4638-965e-cecfa0d80afb.jpg?v=1754016812","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/onion-californian-red-odourless-448","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}