Onion Red Brunswick is a late maturing semi flat bulbs of dark red. Medium to large in size with excellent flavour.Very decorative, fresh in salads or cooked with pasta.
SOW January to April
HARVEST August onwards
TYPE Main Crop and Storage
PLOT Outdoor plot
WHERE TO SOW:
Sow in trays or modules under glass at 16°C, or for late March and April, direct into open ground in shallow drills 1cm deep with 25cm between rows.
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
As soon as seedlings have grown to about 5cm tall, carefully thin out. Although module sown seed can be left with four seedlings. Gradually harden off for planting outside from late March. Outdoor seedlings should continue to be thinned until about 10cm apart.
HANDY TIPS: Very attractive for use raw in salads. Slice across the bulbs to produce lovely red and white rings.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE: Antibacterial and Antiseptic properties, due to beneficial sulphur compounds. A good source of antioxidants, such as quercetin and anthocyanin.