onion 'Electric'
onion sets
- Position: full sun
- Soil: any soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Other features: each pack includes growing instructions
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A red, overwintering onion that should be planted in autumn and will be ready to harvest in May or June. It produces symmetrical, semi-globe shaped bulbs, that have an excellent flavour. Very tasty in salads.
Garden care: Plant onion sets from September to November 15cm (6in) apart in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Lift the onions when they are mature and allow them to dry before using.
spring onion 'North Holland Blood Red'
spring onion
Gorgeous burgundy-red bulbs
£1.49
approx 250 seeds
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
garlic 'Solent Wight'
garlic (softneck) bulb
The best for storing with a full flavour
£3.99
1 head (1 bulb)
available to order from summer 2013
onion 'Sturon'
onion sets
A flavourful variety
£1.99
50 sets
available to order from winter 2013
shallot 'Longor'
banana shallot sets
Elongated, banana-shaped shallots
£2.99
10 sets
available to order from winter 2013
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