Heirloom Onion Pukeohen Long Keeper

Onion Pukekohe Long Keeper are golden brown spheres, with white flesh, and are a staple for every pantry. A New Zealand originating heirloom suitable for a wide range of climates but not the tropics. Sometimes known as Cream Gold. The bold flavour and rich white flesh of this mid to late season onion is superior to other onions. With an excellent shelf life, crops can be stored for up to 10 months ensuring you are always have a supply of these delicious bulbs. These treasured heirloom onions have been cultivated for generations, prized by home gardeners and professional chefs alike for their exceptional culinary versatility. The Pukekohe variety develops a firm, dense structure that holds up beautifully in cooking, whether caramelized, roasted, or used raw in salads. Their distinctive sweet-yet-pungent profile adds depth to any dish, making them perfect for everything from hearty stews to delicate sauces. Growing Pukekohe onions connects you to New Zealand's rich agricultural heritage while providing your kitchen with an essential ingredient that truly outperforms commercial varieties. Their remarkable storage capability means you'll enjoy consistent quality throughout the seasons, reducing food waste and ensuring you always have fresh, flavorful onions at your fingertips. Plant these resilient bulbs in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight, and you'll be rewarded with a bountiful harvest that keeps giving long after the growing season ends.

How to grow:

Sow 5mm deep, in rows 30cm apart, in autumn & winter. Cover with fine soil and keep moist. Thin seedlings early to provide plently of blub room. Prepare the soil well by adding organic material. Seedlings emerge 10-14 days.

Harvest:

140 day to harvest, long storage life.

Packet contains 100 seeds.

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