West Cork Bulbs

Spring Onion Sets 'White Snowball'

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Overview

Onion Sets 'White Snowball': The Mild, Crisp Keeper

'White Snowball' is an outstanding and highly sought-after variety of white onion, valued for its crisp texture and mild, non-pungent flavour. These quality onion sets produce attractive, medium-sized, semi-flat to globe-shaped bulbs with smooth, bright white skin and flesh. Growing from sets is the most reliable way to achieve a harvest in the UK and Ireland, as it eliminates the tricky germination phase and reduces the risk of bolting. 'White Snowball' is ideal for use fresh in salads, cooking, and is particularly good for baking whole.

Key Features

Flavour: Mild, delicate, and pleasant, ideal for eating raw or cooked.
Reliability: Growing from sets offers the most reliable harvest and reduces bolting risk.
Planting: Suitable for both Spring and Autumn planting (depending on pack type).
Storage: Produces bulbs that store well through the winter months.

Gardener's Tip

The key to a successful, large, and disease-free bulb harvest is precise planting and consistent care. Plant sets in March or April (or Autumn) in well-prepared, firm soil. Insert the small bulb just below the surface with the pointed tip poking through or just covered—planting too deep can inhibit bulb development. Onions are shallow-rooted and require consistent watering during dry spells, especially as the bulb swells in June/July. However, stop watering when the leaves begin to yellow to allow the bulbs to ripen for storage.