Mid-season, intermediary to long day. Burgaz Purple is a beautiful “red” bulb onion from Turkey. Mid-size, firm bulbs have tear-drop to round shape and reddish purple skin. Does well in storage from 4-6 months.
This variety has incredible sweet flavor that is perfect to eat fresh with a pinch of salt next to hot meals such as bean stew. Traditionally known as a “fish onion” in Turkey since it compliments grilled or fried fish amazingly well. Burgaz Purple is especially known as the staple accompaniment to lakerda, which is a fermented fish recipe made from Black Sea bonito, cherished by all communities of Istanbul, oftentimes associated with Greek and Jewish communities.
Packet has 1 gr (~250) seeds
Commercially introduced by us in the U.S.
Phonetically pronounced:
- Allium cepa
- Need for sun: 6-12 hrs
- Planting depth: 1/4″
- Sprouts in 7-10 days
- Ideal Growing Temperature: 50-80F
- Plant Spacing: 4-6″
- Frost hardy: Yes for light frost
- Growth habit: Upward, compact growth
- Growing tips: Sow in seedling tray to transplant in compost-rich soil in early spring for a late summer harvest. Keep sowing every two weeks for successive harvests. Keep the planting area weed free to maximize bulb size and harvest yield. Water regularly especially during dry spells. Incorporate potassium into the growing area for better plant growth. In a mild climate, cold-hardy green onions can also be seeded in fall to be overwintered whereas in a cold climate, they can be seeded only in spring and summer.
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