110 days. Allium cepa. Open Pollinated. Kelsae Sweet Giant Onion. The plant produces excellent yields of giant 15 lb yellow onions. The Kelsae Sweet Giant Onion holds the Guinness World Record for the Largest Onion in the World at nearly 15 lb 5.5 oz and 33 inches in diameter. It has a unique, mild sweet flavor. A variety developed in the 1940s by Alfred Breed at Mertoun Gardens near St Boswells. Keeps well into the following year. Impress your neighbors and try growing a World Record Giant Onion. A long day variety suitable for Northern regions. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and specialty market growers. An heirloom variety from Scotland.
Lot No: 102822
Germination: 85%
Test Date: 10/2025
Seeds Per Pound: 144,000
Plant Height: 4 to 33” Bulbs
Planting Season: Spring
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow
Onions Allium cepa | ||||||||
Seed Depth | Soil Temp. for Germination | Days to Germination | Sunlight Requirements | Planting Time | ||||
1/4 to 1/2" | 50 F to 90 F | 10 to 14 days | Full Sun | Spring | ||||
USDA Hardiness Zone | Seed Spacing | Row Spacing | Space After Thinning | Days to Harvest | ||||
N/A | 3 to 4" | 12 - 18" | 4 to 6" | 90 - 120 days | ||||
Onion Planting Information: Onion seeds should be planted indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the ground can be worked. You can also plant seeds directly in the garden. Spring planting should occur as soon as the soil can be worked. Keep free from weeds. You need long sunny days to grow large onions. Shallots are very close to garlic and are very easy to grow. Plants can grow 8 to 12" tall. |
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