Onion- Calcot
- Spanish heirloom variety
Description
'Onion- Calcot' seeds
Allium cepa
- Spanish heirloom variety
Heirloom Spanish green onion variety with long white stem. Calcot onions take over a year to grow and are produced by using a specific growing technique. 10 months after planting seed harvest entire onions and store them in a cool dark place until Autumn when they begin to shoot again. Re-plant the shooting onions by lying the onions down in trenches and covering with dirt to just above the root. As the onions grow continue covering the onion stem with dirt. This extends the onion root and keeps it white in colour. Once 10-15cm of the onion root is covered leave them to fully develop and harvest entire onion once its about 25cm long. Traditionally these onions are cooked by grilling them whole (still covered with dirt) and peeling off the charcoal outer leaves leaving the mild and tender juicy onion stalk.
Seeds per gram: 250
Product code: G8-12
| Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
|---|---|
| Sowing Depth | 5mm |
| Season | Autumn and winter |
| Germination | 7-10 days @ 20-25°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Hardy Biennial (usually grown as an annual) |
| Row Spacing | 20cm |
| Plant Spacing | 10cm |
| Position | Full sun, well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 500 days |
Shipping
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We do not deliver overseas.
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Order dispatch time is currently 1-3 business days plus delivery time
Please note we are unable to guarantee specific delivery dates. The delivery timeframes below are estimates only.
| Whats in the order? | Shipping Options | Shipping Cost | Shipping Details |
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| Small seed packets ONLY | Economy Delivery | $2.50 or FREE on orders over $20 (WA customers: $5 economy delivery*) |
Orders sent via letter | Delivery 2-6 business days No tracking | Guaranteed delivery** by 20 business days |
| Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $6.99 | Order sent via Australia Post- Parcel Post | 1-6 business days WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
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| Express Delivery | Starting from $15.00 (calculated by weight) |
Order sent via Australia Post- Express | 1+ business day WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
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| Order includes BULK seed or other non-seed products |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $6.99 | Order sent via Australia Post- Parcel Post | 1-6 business days WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
| Express Delivery | Starting from $15.00 (calculated by weight) |
Order sent via Australia Post- Express | 1+ business day WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
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*All orders sent to Western Australia are subject to mandatory inspection and fees by Quarantine WA. These fees are included in all shipping costs above.
**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.
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