Marksman – Onion Seed

Description

Achieve a high-quality onion harvest with Marksman – Onion Seeds, a premium variety that excels in both flavor and storage. Known for its robust, rounded bulbs and excellent flavor profile, Marksman onions are perfect for a wide range of culinary applications. Whether you’re looking to use them fresh in salads, as a garnish, or cooked in your favorite dishes, this variety delivers consistent, large yields with superior taste and long shelf life.

Key Features:

High Yielding Variety: Produces large, uniform bulbs that are perfect for culinary use or storage.

Sweet and Mild Flavor: Known for its smooth, sweet flavor, making it ideal for both raw and cooked dishes.

Long Storage Life: Suitable for long-term storage, maintaining freshness and flavor for months after harvest.

Disease Resistance: Tolerant to common onion diseases such as Downy Mildew and Fusarium Wilt, ensuring a healthy and reliable crop.

Ideal for Varied Climates: Performs well in a wide range of climates, making it an adaptable choice for different growing environments.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Biennial, grown as an annual

Bulb Shape: Round, with a smooth, firm texture

Bulb Size: Large, 3–4 inches in diameter

Days to Maturity: 100–120 days from sowing

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0

Germination Time: 7–14 days at 60–75°F

Planting Season: Early spring, after the last frost

Ideal For: Home gardens, market farming, and organic vegetable production.

Planting Instructions:

Preparation: Choose a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil. Enrich the soil with organic compost or well-rotted manure to improve soil fertility and structure.

Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring, after the danger of frost has passed. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep, spacing them 1–2 inches apart in rows, with rows spaced 12–18 inches apart.