Organic Walla Walla Onion Seeds 25 Count Allium cepa Description: The story of the Walla Walla Sweet Onions is said to have begun over a century ago on the Island of Corsica, off the west coast of Italy. It was on this island that a French soldier, Peter Pieri, found a sweet onion seed and brought it to the Walla Walla Valley. After many years of selecting only the sweetest and largest onions, Walla Walla was born. Walla Walla produces a extra large white onions with light brown skin. These onions are famous for their sweet and very mild flavor. Walla Walla is very cold hardy. A Long day variety suitable for Northern regions, and especially the Pacific Northwest. Harvesting: Matures in about 95 days. Uses: Whether harvested early for scallions (green onions), for summer meals, or winter storage, onions need rich, well-drained soil and good weed control. Tightly spaced green onions fit well in ornamental plantings. Location: Choose a weed-free, well-drained location. Raised beds are ideal. Onions are good for intercropping with other garden plants, especially early-maturing spring greens. Do not plant where other onion family crops have been grown in the past 3 years. Sowing: Direct-seed in spring when the soil reaches 50 F. Plant seed
