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Stuttgart

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Stuttgart

Allium

Allium cepa 'Stuttgart'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 5–10
  • 110 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 4" spacing
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    A classic German heirloom onion prized for its exceptional storage life and reliable performance in cool climates. This flat-topped yellow onion develops firm, dense bulbs with crisp white flesh and a pleasantly sharp flavor that mellows beautifully when cooked. Stuttgart's outstanding keeping quality makes it a favorite among gardeners who want to store their harvest through winter.

  • Planting

    Start from seed indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost, or plant sets in early spring when soil is workable.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 7-14.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Onion maggot, thrips, aphids. Common diseases: Purple blotch, downy mildew, white rot.