Onion 'Yellow Sweet Spanish'

Scientific Name: Allium cepa

Common Name: Yellow Sweet Spanish Onion

Vegetable Type: Bulb

Exposure: Full sun

Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained, sandy-loam to silt-loam soils with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8

Fruit Size: Bulbs up to 10-12.7 cm (4-5 inches) in diameter, weighing up to 0.45 kg (1 pound)

Temperature: Optimal growth between 13°C to 24°C (55°F to 75°F); tolerates temperatures as low as 7°C (45°F)

Spacing: 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) between plants; 30-60 cm (12-24 inches) between rows

Height: 15-30 cm (6-12 inches)

Width: 5-10 cm (2-4 inches)

Maturity Time: Approximately 115 days from planting to harvest

Culinary Uses: Ideal for fresh consumption in salads, sandwiches, and salsas; also excellent for cooking in soups, stews, and for caramelizing

Flavour Profile: Mild, sweet, and crisp

Companion Plants: Carrots, lettuce, tomatoes; avoid planting near peas and beans

Resistant To: Tolerant to pink root disease