The 'Rainbow' (Tecza) onion is a dependable early variety. The bulbs that develop from the offered seeds are large or medium large, spherical or slightly flattened and covered with dark yellow dry skin. Their flesh is firm, white and mild in taste. This variety is recommended for ongoing consumption and short term storing. A single bulb weighs 100 to 150 grams. The 'Rainbow' variety has been awarded the golden medal at the Polagra 2008 agriculture fair.
Onion seeds should be sown directly onto the field early in spring, at the end of March and the beginning of April. The harvest does not take much time. The vegetation period of this vegetable lasts 105-110 days, so you should expect the yield during the period from July to September.
Onion is a popular vegetable that is commonly cultivated in vegetable gardens and on allotments. It prefers sunny and warm sites. Sowing into fertile soil that is rich in humus brings the best results. The soil reaction should be between 5.6 and 6.5 pH. We recommend to cultivate onions in sandy-loam, non-crusting, moderately compact soils. Remove the rocks and weed the soil thoroughly, make sure to remove all the perennial weeds. Please remember that onion is sensitive to water shortages. The frequent watering is of particular importance during the emergence and bulb development stage. Onion cultures require rich, appropriate fertilization.
Onion belongs to the absolutely basic vegetables and is used in the kitchen in a broad variety of ways. Some dishes are hard to imagine without the addition of onions. It enriches the taste and aroma of boiled, fried and steamed dishes. It can be used in many different forms, fresh and processed. Apart from the distinct, unique taste, it also enriches the dishes with beneficial substances. It is a rich source of easily available vitamins and minerals. Everybody is aware of onion's medicinal properties. This vegetable is a natural ailment with antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. It is widely considered to have proven anticancer properties and to be a strong antioxidant. Onion is a truly remarkable, valuable vegetable that you should take advantage of every day.
One package contains 5 grams of seeds. The growing tips and the sow-by date were printed at the back of the package.
- Use: ongoing consumption; short-term storage
- Harvest time: July - September, 105 - 110 days after the sow
- Site: sunny, warm; fertile, humous, sandy-loam, moderately compact soil with a reaction between 5.6 and 6.5 pH
- Weight (in grams): 5 g
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All seeds we sell are subject to a multi-level quality control checks and only then are carefully packed and dispatched. Our products have been awarded numerous certificates and comply with the highest standards of the European Union. Our employees are experienced gardeners who are more than happy to answer your every question.
Where do our seeds come from?
All of the seeds sold in our shop come from the best producers from across the European Union. Thanks to a long-standing cooperation with them we were able to develop the most adequate storing and dispatch conditions, guaranteeing that you always receive fresh and carefully tested batches of seeds. Exclusion of the middlemen from the whole process not only makes it possible for us to avoid sending out-of-date seeds that might have been lying too long on a warehouse shelf, but also ensures the most attractive price for top quality products.
The quality control process
All our seeds must pass a four-stage quality control process.
Stage one begins with a careful selection of the suppliers. Than we proceed with controlling their crops, foreign producers are not excluded from the quality control process. Plants are checked at every stage of their development: when they start to grow, during blooming and when they start bearing fruit (seeds). At this stage the most important thing is to ensure proper spacing of the plants. Thanks to that obtaining the desired morphological characteristics of each particular species or variety, such as colour, height and shape, can be ensured.
Stage two consists of a detailed verification tests in laboratory conditions. With the use of the highest quality equipment by the highly qualified staff, our suppliers perform more than 30 000 quality checks annually. The seeds that do not meet our requirements are subject to technological refining processes, including drying, cleaning, upgrading and testing again.
Stage three starts with sowing seeds in selected control plots. That way we obtain valuable, exact information concerning their germination that must be maintained at an appropriate level. Simultaneously, the varietal identity of each species is checked at this stage.
Stage four takes place in our warehouses and consists of eliminating seeds that have been stored for too long on our shelves and replacing them with new batches. Each package is stamped with a unique batch number and also with the sow-by-date.
All four stages combined allow us to state with confidence that the seeds we deliver comply with the highest standards and have completed all required control stages with flying colours.
Prizes and awards
The seeds we sell are widely recognized for their quality and have won many awards. Our seeds won numerous gold medals and distinctions for their high quality. The World of Flowers was also honoured for its innovative approach.
Among those awards there were: TOP INNOVATION (June 2015), GOLD MEDAL AT THE POZNAN INTERNATIONAL FAIR (2015), CONSUMER QUALITY LEADER (2014), FARMER OF THE YEAR (2014).
In addition, we have also been awarded the “IDEAL BUSINESS” certificate for two years in a row.
Germination
We are committed to selling only the highest quality seeds. Taking into consideration the efforts we make daily, please also note that plants are living organisms and their germination and growth depends on many factors, such as temperature, soil type, humidity and the frequency with that they are watered, sowing time and conditions, use of fertilizers and plant protection agents (pesticides), as well as weather and climate conditions. We provide help by sharing the accurate and up-to-date sowing and growing information, however, we cannot bear any responsibility for the plants that were not cultivated in conditions appropriate for given species.
