Onion "White Globe" Heirloom Seeds

Onion – Allium cepa ‘White Globe’ is a classic, versatile onion with a sweet, mild flavour that works just as well in the oven as it does in a salad bowl. It can be grown as an autumn or spring crop in the more temperate parts of Australia, which makes it a handy one to have in the seed stash. 

Onions don’t want overly rich, nitrogen-heavy soil (too much nitrogen = lots of leafy tops and not much bulb), but they do love potassium — so a sprinkle of wood ash or potash prior to planting is a smart move. Plant in full sun, ideally in a spot that follows leafy greens like lettuce or cabbage.

Why you’ll love it

• Sweet + mild flavour – brilliant cooked/roasted, and also lovely raw
• Flexible timing – can be grown as an autumn or spring crop (in temperate areas)
• Better bulbs (not just leaves) – avoid excessive nitrogen to prevent leafy growth at the expense of bulbs
• Potassium-loving crop – apply wood ash or potash before planting
• Growing basics covered – pH 6.5, full sun, free-draining soil
• Australian made