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Onion Early Creamgold Seeds
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Early Creamgold, also known as Early Pukekohe Long Keeper, is an earlier-maturing selection of the classic Creamgold onion. It produces attractive globe-shaped bulbs with golden-brown skin and firm, flavourful flesh, combining good storage potential with an earlier harvest than the traditional Pukekohe Long Keeper.
The bulbs have a good, versatile onion flavour and are excellent for everyday kitchen use. Slice fresh into salads and sandwiches or use for roasting, sautéing, caramelising, soups, stews, curries and sauces. Once properly cured, the bulbs store well, making this a useful variety for maintaining a home-grown onion supply after harvest.
Pukekohe onions are associated with the Pukekohe district of New Zealand, a region with a long history of commercial onion production. Selections from this type became particularly valued for their dependable bulb formation, flavour and excellent keeping qualities.
Early Creamgold is an intermediate-day onion, initiating bulb formation as day length increases. In Australia it is particularly suited to the southern onion-growing regions, from approximately central New South Wales through Victoria and Tasmania, as well as suitable areas of South Australia and Western Australia.
Onions have been cultivated since ancient times, with their origins generally traced to Central and Southwest Asia. Their versatility and ability to store for extended periods made them an important staple crop throughout the ancient world.
Seed count: approximately 240–400 seeds/g
Approximately 200 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Central NSW: Late May to July
Victoria: Late May to July
Tasmania: Late May to July
South Australia: Late May to July
Western Australia: Late May to July in suitable onion-growing districts
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5–10 mm deep into prepared soil, seedbeds or trays. Keep consistently moist and lightly shade newly sown seed until germination is well established.
Transplant or thin seedlings to approximately 10–15 cm apart. Grow in full sun in rich, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture during active growth and bulb development. Avoid excessive fertilising and waterlogged conditions.
As an intermediate-day variety, correct sowing time and latitude are important for good bulb formation. Sow from late May through July in suitable southern Australian regions for harvest around December to January.
Reduce watering as bulbs approach maturity. Harvest when the tops naturally yellow, dry and fall over. Lift carefully and cure thoroughly in a dry, airy, well-ventilated position before storing.
Typical harvest: December to January from late May–July sowings.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
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Allium cepa
Early Creamgold, also known as Early Pukekohe Long Keeper, is an earlier-maturing selection of the classic Creamgold onion. It produces attractive globe-shaped bulbs with golden-brown skin and firm, flavourful flesh, combining good storage potential with an earlier harvest than the traditional Pukekohe Long Keeper.
The bulbs have a good, versatile onion flavour and are excellent for everyday kitchen use. Slice fresh into salads and sandwiches or use for roasting, sautéing, caramelising, soups, stews, curries and sauces. Once properly cured, the bulbs store well, making this a useful variety for maintaining a home-grown onion supply after harvest.
Pukekohe onions are associated with the Pukekohe district of New Zealand, a region with a long history of commercial onion production. Selections from this type became particularly valued for their dependable bulb formation, flavour and excellent keeping qualities.
Early Creamgold is an intermediate-day onion, initiating bulb formation as day length increases. In Australia it is particularly suited to the southern onion-growing regions, from approximately central New South Wales through Victoria and Tasmania, as well as suitable areas of South Australia and Western Australia.
Onions have been cultivated since ancient times, with their origins generally traced to Central and Southwest Asia. Their versatility and ability to store for extended periods made them an important staple crop throughout the ancient world.
Seed count: approximately 240–400 seeds/g
Approximately 200 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Central NSW: Late May to July
Victoria: Late May to July
Tasmania: Late May to July
South Australia: Late May to July
Western Australia: Late May to July in suitable onion-growing districts
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 5–10 mm deep into prepared soil, seedbeds or trays. Keep consistently moist and lightly shade newly sown seed until germination is well established.
Transplant or thin seedlings to approximately 10–15 cm apart. Grow in full sun in rich, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture during active growth and bulb development. Avoid excessive fertilising and waterlogged conditions.
As an intermediate-day variety, correct sowing time and latitude are important for good bulb formation. Sow from late May through July in suitable southern Australian regions for harvest around December to January.
Reduce watering as bulbs approach maturity. Harvest when the tops naturally yellow, dry and fall over. Lift carefully and cure thoroughly in a dry, airy, well-ventilated position before storing.
Typical harvest: December to January from late May–July sowings.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
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