Stuttgarter Onion

Belonging to the Allium genus (Allium cepa var. cepa 'Stuttgarter'), Stuttgarter is a variety of Onion. A perennial, Stuttgarter is known for growing to a height of approximately 45.0 cm (that's 1.46 feet in imperial). Germany is believed to be where Stuttgarter originates from. Due to how easy it is to grow in a variety of conditions, Stuttgarter Onion is great for beginner gardeners and those that like low maintainance gardens. Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Stuttgarter is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 10 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. A soil ph of between 6.0 and 7.0 is ideal for Stuttgarter as it does best in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.		Days to Germination How long does it take Stuttgarter to germinate? 10 days Average 10 days \| Min 5 days \| Max 24 days (9) Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Stuttgarter? + 24 days Average 24 days \| Min 24 days \| Max 24 days (1) Days to Maturity How long until Stuttgarter is ready for harvest / bloom? + 200 days Average 200 days \| Min days \| Max days (0) Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Stuttgarter? = 234 days Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination. By our calculations, you should look at sowing Stuttgarter about 28 days before your last frost date.

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Stuttgarter exhibits. Perennial Category The category for the Stuttgarter plant. Vegetable Hardiness Is Stuttgarter frost hardy? Very Hardy Country of Origin Where does Stuttgarter come from? Germany Harvest Time When is Stuttgarter ready for harvest? Early Autumn Mature Height How tall does Stuttgarter grow? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet USDA Zone Range What zones does Stuttgarter grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 10 pH Range The level of acidity for Stuttgarter. 6.0 - 7.0 Sun How much sunlight does Stuttgarter need to grow? Full Sun Water Requirements How much water does Stuttgarter require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Stuttgarter need? Low Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Stuttgarter need in order to germinate? 13°C / 55°F to 35°C / 95°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Stuttgarter in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Can Sow Direct? Can Stuttgarter seeds be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Stuttgarter? 2.5 cm / 0.98 inches Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Stuttgarter 5.0 cm / 1.95 inches Edible? Is Stuttgarter edible? edible