Spring Onion Kyoto Market

Spring Onion Kyoto Market: variety and characteristics

Spring Onion Kyoto Market (Allium cepa) is a biennial crop grown for harvest as early as the first year, from the onion family (Amaryllidaceae). This is an early, vigorous and high-yielding spring onion variety.

Fairly uniform and suitable for summer and autumn growing, this variety adapts to various climatic conditions.

Disease-resistant, cold-hardy and tolerant of high temperatures, it is suitable for later crops and for overwintering.

Kyoto Market is grown for the quality of its long foliage, which reaches about 20 to 25 cm.

This perennial variety is very easy to grow and easy to harvest.

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: 93%
• Seeds per packet: 267–362 pcs (0.7 g)
• Seed origin: China
• Sowing: March and April, and September and October; direct or as seedlings
• Harvest: June – October
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Spring Onion Kyoto Market

Spring Onion Kyoto Market seeds are sown in March and April and September and October. Harvest in June – October. 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 Spring Onion Kyoto Market

• 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

Vigorous and fast-maturing, it is sown from March to July and can be harvested from May to October. The seeds are sown in rows 30-40 cm apart, at a depth of 1-2 cm. This plant requires well-cultivated, nutrient-rich soils to grow well and give rich crops. It has a long harvesting period, and there is no need to sow every three weeks for a continuous harvest. This is an extremely versatile crop and can be harvested at any stage of growth. The leaves can be cut for use in salads or the whole plant can be pulled.

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 Spring Onion Kyoto Market be sown?

The recommended months for sowing are March and April and September and October. Sowing method: direct or seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 267–362 seeds, pack size 0.7 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 93%. 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.