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This guide is for home gardeners and small-scale growers looking for a reliable spring onion variety. The 'Eiffel' variety offers a mild flavour, upright leaves, and excellent disease resistance, making harvests more successful. A potential caveat is the need for well-drained soil for optimal growth. Key features include its British breeding, slow bulb formation, and suitability for various planting locations.
| Model Part Number | 1248561 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Marshalls Garden |
Each pack contains approximately 500 seeds.
You can sow seeds from early spring until autumn. For continuous harvests, sow small batches every 2-3 weeks.
Yes, Spring Onion 'Eiffel' is very suitable for pots and containers, provided they have good drainage.
It means the onion base will remain slender for longer, making it ideal for successive sowings and for harvesting as a 'spring' onion rather than waiting for it to develop into a large bulb.
They require well-drained soil. If your soil is heavy or tends to waterlog, consider using raised beds or containers with good quality potting mix.
The plants typically reach a height of about 300 mm (approximately 1 foot).
Yes, it is an improved version of White Lisbon, offering better disease resistance compared to older varieties.
Ensure seeds are sown at the correct depth (around 1 cm) in moist, not waterlogged, soil. Check if the soil temperature is too cold or too hot for germination, typically between 10-20°C.
Provide adequate sunlight. Ensure the soil is fertile and regularly watered. Thin seedlings if sown too thickly to reduce competition.
This variety is bred to be slow to bulb. If this occurs, it may be due to extreme temperature fluctuations or inconsistent watering. Ensure consistent conditions and sow successional batches.
Protect young seedlings with netting or barriers. Handpick slugs. Ensure good air circulation and crop rotation to minimize soil-borne pests.
Sowing:
Spring Onion 'Eiffel' seeds can be sown directly into well-drained soil from early spring until autumn. For a continuous harvest, sow small batches every 2-3 weeks. Prepare your soil by ensuring it is loose and free of large stones. Sow seeds about 1 cm deep and 15 cm apart, or sow thickly in rows for a cut-and-come-again harvest.
Location:
These seeds thrive in a sunny position but will also tolerate partial shade. They are highly compatible with various planting situations, including:
Soil Requirements:
Crucially, 'Eiffel' requires well-drained soil. If your soil retains a lot of moisture, amend it with compost or grit, or opt for raised beds or containers.
Care:
Compatibility:
These seeds are compatible with most common garden vegetables and herbs. Avoid planting near plants that might shade them excessively or compete heavily for nutrients.
