Onion Shakespeare

The Shakespeare onion is a winter onion variety developed in the UK and the Netherlands, suitable for sowing in autumn and spring cultivation. This is an early-maturing variety with a growth period of about 2.5 months. The bulbs have an oval shape, averaging 80 to 150 grams, with a dense dark brown outer skin. Thanks to its compact scales, the Shakespeare onion is characterized by good resistance to bolting and diseases, ensuring high-quality yield and long-term storage.

The variety features a balanced, semi-sweet, mildly spicy taste without a sharp odor, making it versatile for culinary use. Shakespeare onions are excellent for salads, cold appetizers, soups, stews, and side dishes. It withstands temperatures down to -18°C, allowing cultivation in harsh winter conditions without significant yield loss. Additionally, the variety does not require heavy watering and adapts well to various soils, particularly loamy soils, where it shows high yield.

Shakespeare onion planting material is available in original packaging from the manufacturer — mesh bags of 10 kg, as well as packs of 0.5 and 5 kg, convenient for various scales of cultivation. This variety is an excellent choice for gardeners and farmers seeking a quality, resilient to adverse conditions and diseases, early onion crop with a pleasant taste and good commercial characteristics.