{"product_id":"fothergills-rhs-onion-globe-redspark-f1-seeds","title":"Fothergill's RHS Onion Globe Redspark F1 Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Allium cepa 'Redspark F1', a premium, highly uniform hybrid cultivar within the classic globe onion family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Maincrop Onion, possessing superior hybrid vigour that ensures rapid seedling establishment and dependable bulb development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAttractive Deep Red Skins:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces high amounts of medium-sized, rounded bulbs featuring intense crimson outer skins and an impressive internal ring colouration that looks superb when sliced fresh into summer salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvanced Mildew Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e Bred with robust modern genetics to feature excellent natural tolerance against downy mildew, ensuring the foliage stays healthy and productive throughout damp summer spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExceptional Storage Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally develops tight, firm skins and solid necks, making it an elite selection for drying and braiding into traditional ropes that store very well through the winter months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHighly Adaptable Growing Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrives across a remarkable variety of garden settings, offering excellent planting flexibility in full sun, dappled shade, partial shade, or full shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMild Gourmet Flavour:\u003c\/b\u003e Packed with a crisp texture and a sweet, mildly pungent flavour, it is a versatile kitchen essential for traditional British stews, pickling jars, or roasting whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Choose a clean, weed-free location with fertile, well-drained soil, raking the ground thoroughly to a fine, crumbly tilth before planting. For a reliable summer crop, sow seeds thinly indoors in deep modules from January to February, or sow directly outdoors from March to April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Method:\u003c\/b\u003e Direct sow seeds 1.5cm deep in shallow rows spaced 30cm apart, keeping the seedbed consistently moist until germination is complete to ensure uniform growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThinning and Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Thin out young seedlings gradually until the strongest plants are spaced 10cm apart, which allows the individual globe bulbs adequate space to swell cleanly. Keep the rows well-weeded to reduce competition for nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting and Curing:\u003c\/b\u003e When the foliage naturally turns yellow and topples over in late summer, lift the bulbs gently with a garden fork. Lay the onions out to dry in a sunny, well-ventilated spot for two weeks until the skins are papery before transferring them to a cool, frost-free shed for winter storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57701735924095,"sku":"FTG-32590","price":3.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_RHS_Onion_Globe_Redspark_F1_Seeds.jpg?v=1780830876","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-rhs-onion-globe-redspark-f1-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}