Onion Crusado, developed through years of dedicated breeding by the esteemed seed company Hazera, is a high-yielding variety known for its superior performance, enhanced quality, and resistance to diseases. This early-maturing, long-day hybrid produces uniform, yellow-brown, round onions that are easy to chop with minimal waste. Its tough skin, thin necks, and robust root system make it resilient, thriving even in dry conditions where other varieties might struggle. As one of the best-storing white onions, its bulbs maintain excellent quality for several months. Ideal for both novice and experienced growers, Crusado offers a reliable harvest of flavorful, high-quality onions for long-term storage. Height: 45cm (18in). Spread: 15cm (6in).
Growing Information
Plant onion sets in rows in any firm, well-drained soil in full sun. Prepare the planting area several weeks in advance by incorporating some well-rotted garden compost to improve drainage and soil fertility. Avoid planting onions on freshly manured soil. On particularly wet ground, try growing onion sets in raised beds. When growing onions from sets, plant the bulbs so that the tip of bulb is just protruding through the soil surface. Leave a space of 10cm (4") between each bulb, and 30cm (12") between each row.
Plant garlic in rows in any well drained soil in full sun. It is important that the soil does not become waterlogged so incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost to improve drainage and feed the soil. On particularly heavy soils, grow garlic in raised beds. Carefully split the bulb into individual cloves. Plant each clove at a depth of 2cm (1") below the surface of the soil and 10cm (4") apart, leaving 45cm (18") between each row.
