Onion, Unzen Early Flat

The ultimate salad onion, this flat white variety is crunchy and juicy, and drips with sweet onion flavor. This short-day onion hails from Nagasaki, Japan, and is considered an important variety in Japanese culture and cuisine. Named for a volcano that overlooks Nagasaki, Unzen is ideal for snacking, adding to salads or topping sandwiches. The roots are small, flattened and perfectly uniform. It is a traditional variety of this famous Japanese city on the island of Kyushu.

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 45-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Plant Spacing: 4-6"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
  
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Growing Tips: Usually started indoors 8-12 weeks in advance of planting out, typically 3-4 weeks ahead of last spring frost. Does best in rich, moist soil.