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Small, golden, flattened bulbs of heritage onion ‘Borettana’, a traditional Italian variety known for its sweetness and flavour.

Onion ‘Borettana’

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Allium Cepa – 0.8g – Approx 200 seeds          .         

Onion ‘Borettana’ is a traditional Italian heirloom that dates back to the 15th century. Originally from the town of Boretto in northern Italy, it produces small, flattened bulbs with golden-brown skin and a mild, sweet flavour.

It’s perfect for roasting whole, caramelising, or pickling in balsamic vinegar — a real favourite in Italian cooking. The bulbs keep well once dried

These onion seeds can be sown in trays or modules from January to March or direct sow in April. Harvest from July to September as required.

Sow: January – April

Harvest: July – September

Position: Full sun

Spacing: 10 cm

Ideal for: Roasting · Pickling · Italian cooking

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Seed Story

Onions are one of the worlds most cultivated vegetables and form the basis of many meals

There are records of onions in Ancient Egypt in the 4th Century where they were a symbol of eternal life due to their  rings. They were buried with their pharaohs.

In Ancient Rome gladiators were rubbed down with onions to firm up their muscles.

Ancient Greek athletes used onions in diet to lighten the balance of the blood

Onions are a good source of vitamin c and captains of ships searching for new worlds noticed that sailors who ate raw onions did not get scurvy.

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