Eclipse Onion Seeds
Eclipse Onion Seeds
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Enhance your garden's variety with our Eclipse Onion Seeds. These seeds produce onions with a smooth and firm texture. The onions boast a striking golden outer skin and are ideal for fresh salads, caramelizing, or adding depth to cooked dishes. Our seeds help you achieve a plentiful harvest of large, delicious onions!
Specifications:
- Color: White
- Plant Seeds: Outdoors after frost / Indoors weeks before the last frost
- Plant Height: 9 - 15"
- Plant Spacing: 9 - 12"
- Harvest: 80 Days
- Light Requirements: Sun
- Soil & Water Preferences: Average
- Quantity: 250 Seeds
Package Includes:
- Seeds, Ziplock Poly bag labeled with color photo, Plant Stats, Planting Instructions
- Historical context: The Eclipse Onion is a relatively recent cultivar developed through selective breeding to enhance certain desirable traits such as size, flavor, and storage capabilities.
- Geographical origination: The Eclipse Onion was developed in the United States, specifically in regions known for agricultural research and development.
- Relevant cultural significance: Onions have been a staple in various cuisines around the world for centuries. The Eclipse Onion, with its improved characteristics, has gained popularity among both commercial growers and home gardeners.
- Time period of discovery: The Eclipse Onion was introduced in the early 21st century.
- Original habitat: As a cultivated variety, the Eclipse Onion does not have a natural habitat but is grown in agricultural settings.
- Notable historical uses: While the Eclipse Onion itself is a modern cultivar, onions in general have been used historically for culinary, medicinal, and even spiritual purposes.
- Ideal temperature range: 50-75°F (10-24°C)
- Soil type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun
- Watering needs: Consistent moisture, but avoid waterlogging
- Planting season: Spring or fall, depending on the climate
- Germination time: 7-14 days
- Growth cycle duration: 100-120 days to maturity
- Common pests and diseases: Onion maggots, thrips, downy mildew, and neck rot
- Companion planting advice: Carrots, lettuce, and beets
- Common challenges and solutions: Bolting (premature flowering) can be minimized by ensuring consistent watering and avoiding temperature extremes. Proper crop rotation can help prevent soil-borne diseases.
- Nutritional values: Rich in vitamins C and B6, folate, potassium, and manganese
- Health benefits: Onions have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. They may help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.
- Culinary uses: Used in a wide variety of dishes, including soups, stews, salads, and as a flavor base for many recipes
- Medicinal uses: Traditionally used to treat colds, coughs, and other respiratory issues
- Other unique advantages: The Eclipse Onion is known for its excellent storage capabilities, making it a favorite among growers who need to store onions for extended periods.
