2019 Burrell Seed Catalog

Perkins Green Long Pod . . . . . . 466RA 50 Days | A very productive selection yielding uniformly smaller size pods than some other strains of this variety. Pods are bright green, ridged and tapered. Perkins tends to be a little more slender than Clemson Spineless. 3’ - 4’ tall spineless plants. Free Ship - Pkt. $2.40 | 1 oz $5.50 | 1/4 lb $7.50 | 1/2 lb $8.60 Plus Shipping - 1 lb $7.50 | 5 lb $6.90/lb | 25 lb $6.40/lb Red Burgundy . . . . . . . . . . . 471RA 55 Days | 6” - 8” red pods. All American Winner! Red lessens when cooked, but still retains some color. Free Ship - Pkt. $2.40 | 1 oz $5.80 | 1/4 lb $9.00 | 1/2 lb $11.10 Plus Shipping - 1 lb $12.00 | 5 lb $11.00/lb | 25 lb $10.20/lb ONIONS Most people think growing onions from sets is the way to go, but the opposite is preferable. When starting with sets, more green than bulb is produced. Onion seeds perform better, especially if you choose the right variety for your area. ere are three types of bulb onions: short day, intermediate day and long day. is refers to the length of daylight in your latitude. Northern areas are long day, southern areas like Texas are short day and Colorado would be intermediate. Short day onions require a long growing season. We grow nice short day onions Ford, Colorado because of the warm climate and extended growing Onion seeds can be direct seeded in warm climates or started indoors in cool climates. Start onion seedlings inside 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting outside in cool climates (Zones 6 or lower). Sow seeds in pre-moistened potting soil 1/8” deep. Press down lightly and keep evenly moist. Onion seeds take a while, so be patient. Trim seedlings to 3” as they grow to keep them from getting top heavy and strengthen stems. Transplant 3 to 4 weeks before your last spring frost date. Space 3” to season here in Rocky (Hardiness zone 5b).

to 4” apart when small. Green onion seeds should be planted or thinned to 1” apart.

Burrell’s Yellow Valencia . . . . . . . 589N 115 - 120 Days | Long Day Onion | AAS. Our own special selection and introduction. Its outstanding qualities are full globe shape, deep bronze color, large size and with vigorous tops that are slow to ripen down. Withstands rips well. Probably the largest and heaviest yielding strain of Free Ship - Pkt. $2.40 | 1 oz $8.60 | 1/4 lb $21.50 | 1/2 lb $31.10 Plus Shipping - 1 lb $48.40 | 5 lb $44.40/lb | 25 lb $41.00/lb

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