Allium Cepa – 0.8g – Approx 200 seeds          .         

The Walla Walla onion is a culinary treasure from the city of Walla Walla in Washington State, USA.

It’s said that the onion was introduced to the region by a French soldier named Peter Pieri, who brought the seed from Corsica in the late 1800s. The onions thrived in the Walla Walla climate and developed the mild, sweet flavour they’re now known for. They became such a local hero that the Walla Walla Sweet Onion was named the official state vegetable of Washington!

Walla Wallas can grow to an impressive size, but it’s their sweetness that makes them so special. They’re famous locally for making excellent onion rings — one of the rare times an onion gets to be the star of the dish rather than just a base ingredient.

They’re a great example of how a simple heritage seed can become part of local food culture, and they’re fun to grow if you enjoy an onion that goes beyond the usual kitchen staple.

Did you know… The Walla Walla onion has protected status in its region, a bit like Champagne in France or Parma ham in Italy. Only onions grown in the Walla Walla Valley can use the name. Not only that, but they’re often harvested by hand to protect their delicate structure.

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.

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