Ideal for cooking & in salads, Suitable for vegetable patch, Thrives best in partial shade, 39 Onion Stuttgarter Giant & 40 Onion Karmen, Planting period is between March-April, The flowering period is between July & August, Keep cool until planting, plant as soon as possible, Plant onion sets in early Spring, 10 cm apart. Plant onion sets with the point upwards, just under the surface. Water well in dry spells.