New rival for The Kelsae onion?

In the 20-row trial of different varieties the three heaviest onions were taken from each.  The 'Globo' bulbs weighed an average of 528g whereas 'The Kelsae', from which many exhibition strains were developed, managed just 410gm.  A strain of 'Ailsa Craig', which was also in the trial, produced an average bulb weight of 513g.

 “Granted it is all very unscientific and no doubt statistically inaccurate, but I’m delighted because it gives an idea of 'Globo’s' potential”, said the company’s Tim Jeffries.  “We are offering 'Globo' as plants for the first time in 2012 and I think it has a very bright future based on what we have seen so far.”

 All onions in the trial were cell-grown from seed before being planted out in spring 2011.  The plants received no special treatment or feeding and were grown in conditions almost identical to those in a home garden.

'Globo' has the classic ‘flask’ shape and its pale straw skin has darker veining.  It is already beginning to win prizes at shows, while its mild flavour and tender texture can be put to good use in the kitchen.  A pack of 40 module-raised plants, to be despatched from early May 2012, costs £5.95, with two packs costing just £10.90. 

To request a free copy of the D. T. Brown Fruit and Vegetables Catalogue 2012 call 0845 3710532 or visit  www.dtbrownseeds.co.uk