Ailsa Craig Onion Seeds
Ailsa Craig Onion Seeds
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Heat Level:
- Grower Experience Level: Beginner
- Days to Harvest: 100 - 109 days
- Intended Use: Seeds for Planting
Each onion seed pack includes 50+ seeds. For orders with more than 1,000 seeds, please request bulk packaging.
Description:
Description:
Grow impressive, oversized onions with premium Ailsa Craig Onion Seeds. Famous for producing exceptionally large, globe-shaped bulbs with a mild, sweet flavor, Ailsa Craig onions are a favorite among home gardeners and exhibition growers alike.
Originating from Scotland, this heirloom onion variety is prized for its tender white flesh, low pungency, and excellent slicing quality. Ailsa Craig onions are perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, burgers, roasting, and everyday cooking. Under ideal growing conditions, bulbs can reach several pounds while maintaining their signature sweet taste.
These long-day onions thrive in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Easy to grow and highly productive, Ailsa Craig onions are an excellent choice for gardeners seeking large harvests and premium flavor.
Features & Benefits
- Heirloom giant onion variety
- Produces extra-large, globe-shaped bulbs
- Mild, sweet flavor with low pungency
- Excellent for slicing, salads, sandwiches, and cooking
- High-yielding and easy to grow
- Ideal for home gardens
- Performs best in full sun and rich soil
Planting Information
- Botanical Name: Allium cepa
- Lifecycle: Biennial grown as annual
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Days to Harvest: 95–110 Days
- Planting Depth: ¼ inch
- Spacing: 4–6 inches apart
- Germination Time: 7–14 days
Whether you want giant show-worthy onions or sweet homegrown flavor for your kitchen, Ailsa Craig Onion Seeds deliver impressive size, dependable growth, and heirloom garden quality.
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Getting Started
So, you've received your seeds and are wondering what's next? At Pepper Joe's, we're committed to equipping you with everything you need to succeed in germinating the pepper seeds you've chosen. Our mission is to introduce you to a diverse array of pepper varieties, setting the stage for an exciting and rewarding gardening experience. Let's dive into the essentials together.
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What You'll Need
Seed Starting SuppliesSoil and Tray Method
- Water
- Seed Starting Soil Mix of Choice (seed starting mix is different than potting soil.)
- Seed Germination Tray
- Humidity Dome
- Heat Mat
- Temperature Controller
- Plant Light
- Plant Labels
- Dibber or similar object
- Gloves (optional, but if you're dealing with super-hot peppers, oil may still be on the seed)
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Plant your Seeds
- Pre-saturate your seed starting soil mix. Ensure the seed starting mix is fully saturated prior to planting your seed.
- Make a ¼-inch hole in the center of each seed starting cell. A #2 pencil eraser is a great tool for making these holes.
- Place your seed and cover gently with soil.
You can plant up to 4 seeds per cell to help ensure successful germination.
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Starting Peppers from Seed4. Place your heat mat under your base tray and your humidity dome on top. For best results, set your temperature controller between 75 - 80 degrees.
5. Place your plant light above the seed starting tray and turn on. Refer to the plant light manufacturers instructions for the optimal distance. Plant light should remain on for 14 to 16 hours per day.
6. Enjoy watching them grow! See our full instruction page below for more information.
