Onion Wolska

What Onion Wolska is

Onion Wolska (Allium cepa L.) is a biennial crop grown for harvest as early as the first year, from the onion family (Amaryllidaceae). Produces a round onion with juicy, white flesh and a unique, very distinctive flavour.

This variety is very popular for its high resilience in long-term storage.

The onion’s flavour pairs well with salads and with boiled, stewed and roasted dishes.

140-150 days are needed to full maturity.

Onions contain large amounts of provitamin A, vitamins C, E, K and above all B vitamins, as well as calcium and potassium salts, which de-acidify the body.

The essential oils contained in onion juice have medicinal properties.

Onion from seed is the cheapest and surest way to a large harvest — for spring onions, onion sets or big bulbs for winter.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 89%
• Seeds per packet: 148–201 pcs (0.7 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: February – April; direct or seedlings
• Harvest: July – September
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Onion Wolska

Onion Wolska seeds are sown in February – April. Harvest in July – September. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Onion Wolska

• Sowing method: direct or seedlings
• Depth: 1–1.5 cm
• Spacing: 8–10 cm in the row, 25–30 cm between rows
• Germination: 10–14 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Sow Volska onion seeds in spring in rows 30-40 cm apart, at a depth of 1-2 cm. The soil should be well-drained, sufficiently moist and rich in humus and nutrients. After emergence, thin the onions so that the plants are about 25 cm apart. Onions are ready for harvest from the end of July to the first half of September.

Sow in early spring in loose, weed-free soil. Weed regularly — onions do not tolerate competition. Stop watering 3–4 weeks before harvest.

Harvest and use

The bulbs are harvested when the neck softens and the leaves flop over; dry them in the shade for 2 weeks before storing.

Frequently asked questions

When should Onion Wolska be sown?

The recommended sowing months are February – April. Sowing method: direct or seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 148–201 seeds, pack size 0.7 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 89%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

Can a large onion be grown from seed in one year?

Yes — with early sowing (February–March) for seedlings or direct, most varieties form bulbs in the very first year.