Product Overview
Discover the exceptional Centurion F1 Hybrid Onion Sets – the first F1 hybrid onion variety specifically bred for amateur growers who demand professional results. This revolutionary variety combines the legendary genetics of Sturon with modern breeding techniques to deliver outstanding performance in UK growing conditions.
With its prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit, Centurion has proven itself as a superior choice for gardeners seeking reliable, heavy-yielding crops. Each pack contains 50 premium quality bulbs (size 14/21mm), carefully selected and visually inspected before dispatch to ensure you receive only the finest quality sets.
Outstanding Growing Characteristics
Centurion onion sets are renowned for producing firm, semi-round to globe-shaped bulbs with beautiful straw-yellow skin that’s highly uniform in color. The texture is exceptionally crisp and fresh with a fine, well-balanced flavor that’s perfect for culinary use, making these onions ideal for everything from fresh salads to cooked dishes.
This impressive variety is strong-growing and vigorous, producing heavy crops that mature early in the season – typically weeks ahead of traditional onion varieties. One pack yields approximately 8kg of mature onions, providing exceptional value and abundance for your kitchen throughout winter.
Superior Storage and Show Quality of Onion Centurion
What truly sets Centurion apart is its exceptional winter storage capability. The uniform bulbs, combined with their even skin color and firm texture, make them outstanding performers on the show bench, consistently winning awards at horticultural shows across the UK.
The variety has been specifically bred to perform well in varying summer conditions, making it perfectly suited to the unpredictable British weather. Whether you experience a wet, cool summer or warmer conditions, Centurion adapts and delivers reliable results where other varieties might struggle.
Planting Instructions for Onion Centurion
For optimal results, plant your Centurion onion sets preferably in rows with 8cm spacing between each bulb and 35-40cm between rows. This spacing ensures adequate air circulation and allows each bulb to develop to its full potential. Plant with the tip just showing above soil level in well-prepared, fertile soil that drains freely.
Dispatch begins late January to ensure delivery in perfect time for the new planting season, so order immediately to secure this increasingly popular variety.
Quality Guarantee
All our onion sets undergo rigorous visual inspection before packing to ensure premium quality. We’re committed to your gardening success and stand behind our products.
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