Onion 'Piatta Di Bergamo'

Overview

Onion 'Piatta Di Bergamo' Seeds - The Gourmet Flat Onion of Lombardy

Experience a true Northern Italian specialty with the 'Piatta Di Bergamo' (Flat of Bergamo). This historic heritage variety is famous for its unique, distinctively flattened shape and beautiful glowing red-to-purple skins. Highly valued by Italian chefs for its mild, sweet, and crisp flesh, it lacks the harsh pungency of standard storage onions. Whether harvested young as a vibrant "spring onion" or allowed to mature into its iconic disc shape, it is a visually stunning and delicious addition to the gourmet vegetable garden.

Key Features

• Unique Flat Profile: The elegant "saucer" shape makes these onions a standout in the garden and incredibly easy to slice uniformly for sandwiches and salads.
• Mild & Sweet Flavour: Features a delicate, refined taste that is excellent when eaten raw, but develops a rich, caramel-like sweetness when roasted or grilled.
• Exceptional Colour: The deep ruby-red outer skins wrap around crisp, white layers with subtle pink veining, adding vibrant colour to any culinary dish.
• Versatile Harvest: Can be pulled early for "bunching" or left to develop into full-sized bulbs, offering flexibility depending on your kitchen needs.

Gardener's Tip

The Secret to Perfection! For the best results, ensure your soil is well-drained and free of large stones, which can distort the onion's signature flat shape. When the bulbs reach maturity, the foliage will naturally begin to yellow and fall over—this is your signal to stop watering. Lift the onions on a dry day and allow them to cure in the sun (or a well-ventilated shed) for 7–10 days until the skins are papery. This variety is best enjoyed fresh or used within a few months of harvest for the peak flavour.

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