A variety of Italian origin, the cipollini (which means small onion in Italian) Bianca Di Maggio produces bulbs measuring between 5 and 7.5 cm in diameter and 2.5-4 cm thick at maturity. Their skin is white and their flavor is sweet. It can be harvested early while its leaves are still green or wait until they have collapsed and dry it to keep it for a few months.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Seeds

~300

Difficulty       

Medium

Sowing        

Direct, Indoor

Lifecycle      

Biennial

Root cellar   

Yes

Sowing season       

Winter, Spring

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 1 cm

optimal temperature for germination: 18 to 29ºC

time for germination: 5 to 12 days

When to sow:

indoor sowing 10 to 12 weeks before the last frost date in your area

Sowing technique: in pocket

Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the seedlings if space is available or keep only the most beautiful ones.

for indoor seedlings: transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden

Transplanting outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):

Transplant 2-4 weeks before the last frost in your area.

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 10 to 15 cm

between rows: 30 to 45 cm

Soil: loose, sandy, rich and fertile

Water: regular watering

Exposure: full sun or light shade

Days to harvest (after transplanting): 80-100 days