onion 'Senshyu Semi Globe Yellow'
onion sets
- Position: full sun
- Soil: any soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Other features: each pack includes growing instructions
- Hardiness: fully hardy
This is an improved Japanese variety that is ideal for planting early, and can provide a crop ready to harvest in May to June. The onions are a nice globe shape and have a mild flavour. The young ones can also be used as spring onions 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 'White Lisbon'
spring onion
Tall, pure white skinned stems
£1.49
approx 800 seeds
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
leek 'Gigante d'Inverno'
leek
Known as 'Giant of Winter'.
£1.89
approx 1500 seeds
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
garlic 'Elephant Garlic'
elephant garlic bulbs
Super-sized bulbs which are excellent for roasting
£3.99
2 cloves
available to order from summer 2013
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