Onion "Augusta" – Seeds (Allium cepa)

The Onion "Augusta" is a reliable, high-quality variety producing uniform, golden-yellow bulbs with firm flesh and excellent storage ability. Known for its good resistance to bolting and disease, Augusta is ideal for both kitchen gardeners and allotment growers seeking dependable harvests. Its mild, well-balanced flavor makes it versatile for everyday cooking.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors from January to March for transplanting, or direct outdoors from March to April.

• Sow thinly, 1 cm deep, in rows 25–30 cm apart.

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

• Thin seedlings to 10 cm apart to allow bulbs to swell.

• Water regularly during dry periods.

Key Features

• Uniform, golden-yellow bulbs

• Mild, versatile flavor

• Good resistance to bolting

• Excellent storage potential

• Easy to grow, reliable yields

Ideal For

• Everyday cooking – soups, salads, stir-fries, roasting

• Long-term storage after harvest

• Kitchen gardens and allotments

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: January to April

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 10 cm between plants, 25–30 cm between rows

• Harvest: August to September

Quick Tip

• Lift onions when the tops begin to yellow and bend over. Dry thoroughly before storing in a cool, airy place.