Onion - The Barletta

Onion 'De Barletta'

Latin name: Allium cepa L.

Onion 'De Barletta' is a fast-growing and early variety that produces small, round, white bulbs with a mild and sweet flavour. It is ideal for pickling, fresh consumption in salads or as a delicate flavour enhancer in various dishes.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 4 g seeds
• Sowing time: February–April (pre-cultivation) or March–May (direct sowing)
• Planting out: May–June (when the risk of frost is over)
• Harvest time: June–September
• Sowing depth: 1 cm
• Plant distance: 5–10 cm
• Row spacing: 25 cm
• Height: 30–40 cm
• Location: Sunny
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, but avoid waterlogged soil

Cultivation tips:

• Sow closely for small pickling onions or with greater spacing for larger onions.
• Harvest early for a milder flavor or let ripen for longer storage.
• Let the bulbs dry after harvest for better shelf life.

Uses: Perfect for pickling, salads and as a flavour enhancer in various dishes. Onion 'De Barletta' is a classic, fast-growing variety that produces a mild and sweet harvest – ideal for pickling and fresh summer dishes!