onion 'Radar'
onion sets
- Position: full sun
- Soil: any soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Other features: each pack includes growing instructions
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Another improved Japanese variety which is great for early planting and can be harvested from late May to early June. It has a mild flavour and will store well until the following spring in the right conditions. This variety also has a good resistance to bolting.
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.
beetroot 'Golden'
golden beetroot
An old heritage variety of beet
£1.69
approx 175 seeds
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
carrot 'Amsterdam Forcing'
carrot
The fastest variety to mature
£1.49
approx 1000 seeds
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
potato 'Duke of York'
potato - first early, Scottish basic seed potato
A classic first early
£8.99
2.5 kg bag
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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