Onion Yellow Globe - Allium cepa seeds

The yellow Globe onion is an early variety, producing large, straw yellow onoins with good storage capabilities. This variety is sown in spring (or in autumn if the climate is mild) and harvested in summer.

The onion is a plant cultivated as a vegetable and a condiment. It is the fleshy bulb that is consumed, sometimes the stems in the manner of chives.

There are three groups of onions, distinguished by the colour of the bulb:

white onions, consumed as early vegetables or pickled in vinegar,

yellow onions, for storage, often consumed cooked (in soups, pissaladières, or as accompaniments to cheese or charcuterie),

red onions, usually consumed raw in salads.

Onions are rich in vitamins A, B, C, and minerals and often more digestible and sweeter when cooked. To avoid crying while cutting an onion, you can peel it under running water, in a basin of water, or wear swimming goggles!

Historically, onions originate from Central Asia, where they have been consumed for over 6000 years. They were present in the tombs of pharaohs as a food supply. Their therapeutic and gustatory virtues were already recognised. The Romans later introduced onions throughout Western Europe. It is also worth noting that Christopher Columbus introduced onions to the Americas during his second voyage.

Harvesting: White onions are harvested in spring when the foliage is still green. Coloured onions (yellow and red) are harvested in summer when the stems are completely dried and bent to the ground. Gently pull them out and let them dry for two to three days on the ground in the sun. Remove excess dried soil by lightly rubbing.

Storage: Onions can be stored for several months under good conditions. If the condition of the stems allows, you can braid them and hang the resulting bunches. Otherwise, cut off the leaves and store the onions in a dark, cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Check beforehand that they have not been bruised to prevent rotting, which could contaminate the entire harvest.

Gardener's tip: Alternate rows of onions and carrots to keep carrot flies and onion flies away. Additionally, onions thrive in the company of beets, strawberries, and lettuces.