Onion & Spring Onion Seeds

🧅 Allium fistulosum Red Welsh Onion – Hardy Bunching Onion with Mild, Sweet Red Stems

Red Welsh Onion is a robust bunching (non-bulbing) onion valued for its attractive reddish-purple stems, crisp texture, and mild, sweet onion flavour. Unlike bulb onions, it forms clumps of upright stems that can be harvested repeatedly over a long season. Exceptionally cold-hardy and reliable, this variety is perfect for salads, stir-fries, garnishes, and everyday kitchen use. Ideal for beds, raised beds, and containers.

Key Features

● Non-bulbing Welsh onion with red-purple stems

● Mild, sweet flavour ideal for fresh and cooked use

● Very hardy and overwinterable

● Cut-and-come-again harvesting

● Suitable for gardens, allotments and containers

How to Sow & Grow Red Welsh Onion (UK)

Direct outdoors: III–VII (March–July)

Harvest: V–XI (May–November); year-round in mild winters

Germination temperature: 10–20 °C (50–68 °F)

Average germ time: 10–21 days

Depth: 1 cm (½ in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist

Environment: Full sun (tolerates light shade)

Soil type: Fertile, well-drained soil

Plant spacing: 2–3 cm (1 in) for bunching; thin as needed

Height: 40–60 cm (16–24 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Sow thinly and harvest gradually for continuous supply.

● Cut stems above soil level to allow regrowth.

● Clumps can be divided after establishment.

● Very resistant to cold compared with bulb onions.

● Excellent for perennial-style kitchen gardens.

Special Features

● Decorative red stems add colour to dishes

● Extremely hardy, reliable Welsh onion

● Long harvest season with minimal care

Spring Onion 'White Lisbon' Seeds (Allium cepa)

A classic favorite, Spring Onion 'White Lisbon' is one of the most popular and reliable scallion varieties. It produces crisp, mild-flavored stems with bright white bases and vibrant green tops, perfect for salads, stir-fries, and garnishes. Fast-growing and hardy, it can be sown throughout the season for a continuous supply of fresh spring onions.

How to Grow

• Sow directly outdoors from early spring to autumn.

• Prefers light, well-drained soil in full sun.

• Sow thinly, 1 cm deep in rows 20 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 2–3 cm spacing.

• Harvest when stems reach pencil thickness.

Key Features

• Traditional, best-loved spring onion variety

• Mild, fresh flavor with crisp stems

• Quick to mature and easy to grow

• Can be sown successionally for year-round harvest

• Perfect for beds, borders, or containers

Ideal For

• Fresh salads and garnishes

• Stir-fries and Asian dishes

• Continuous cropping through the season

• Beginner-friendly gardens and containers

Sowing

• Best time: February to October

• Depth: 1 cm

• Row spacing: 20 cm

• Plant spacing: Thin to 2–3 cm

• Harvest: From 8 weeks after sowing

Quick Tip

• For tender, mild stems, sow little and often to enjoy fresh onions all season long.

Onion ‘Ailsa Craig’ – Seeds

(Allium cepa)

Onion ‘Ailsa Craig’ is a traditional British heirloom variety, prized for its extra-large, globe-shaped bulbs and sweet, mild flavor. Known as the “show onion,” it’s a popular choice for exhibition growers and home gardeners alike. The golden-skinned bulbs can reach impressive sizes while maintaining tender, juicy flesh — perfect for slicing, salads, or cooking.

Key Features

• Type: Bulb onion (Heirloom)

• Bulb Size: Extra-large, globe-shaped

• Skin Color: Golden-brown

• Flesh: White, sweet, and mild

• Days to Maturity: 100–120 days

• Storage: Medium (best used fresh)

Ideal For

• Exhibition and show growing

• Fresh salads and mild onion dishes

• Home gardens and allotments

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January – February

• Transplant outdoors: April – May

• Harvest: August – September

• Spacing: 10–15 cm apart

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Rich, fertile, well-drained soil

Care Tips

• Feed regularly for strong bulb growth.

• Keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging.

• Lift bulbs once tops start to yellow and fall over.

Onion 'Spanish Sun' Seeds (Allium cepa)

Bring sunshine to your garden with Onion 'Spanish Sun', a reliable, early-maturing variety that produces large, globe-shaped golden bulbs. Known for its mild, sweet flavor and crisp texture, it’s perfect for fresh salads, cooking, or storing. Easy to grow and versatile in the kitchen, this onion is a must-have for every vegetable garden.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors from January to March or directly outdoors from March to April.

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

• Sow seeds 1 cm deep in rows 30 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 10 cm spacing for full-sized bulbs.

• Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

Key Features

• Early-maturing, large golden bulbs

• Mild, sweet flavor with crisp texture

• Suitable for fresh use, cooking, or storing

• Reliable variety for consistent yields

• Easy to grow in most garden soils

Ideal For

• Home gardeners and allotments

• Fresh salads, soups, and everyday cooking

• Long-term storage after harvest

• Gardeners seeking early, high-quality onions

Sowing

• Best time: Indoors January–March, outdoors March–April

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 10 cm between plants, 30 cm between rows

• Position: Full sun, well-drained fertile soil

• Harvest: August to September

Quick Tip

• Allow bulbs to fully dry in the sun before storing to extend their shelf life.

Welsh Onion 'Kroll' – Seeds (Allium fistulosum)

The Welsh Onion 'Kroll' is a hardy and versatile perennial onion grown for its slender, upright stems and mild, onion-like flavor. Unlike bulb onions, it does not form bulbs but produces clusters of long, hollow stems that can be cut and used fresh like spring onions or left to grow for a stronger flavor. An easy, cut-and-come-again crop that thrives year after year.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds outdoors from March to July or indoors earlier for transplanting.

• Sow thinly, 1 cm deep, in rows 20 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 10 cm spacing once established.

• Prefers well-drained, fertile soil in full sun.

• Harvest by cutting stems as required, leaving roots intact for regrowth.

Key Features

• Perennial onion producing clusters of hollow stems

• Mild, fresh onion flavor

• Easy cut-and-come-again harvest

• Hardy and long-lived in the garden

• Perfect alternative to spring onions

Ideal For

• Soups, salads, stir-fries, and garnishes

• Kitchen gardens, allotments, and containers

• Low-maintenance perennial cropping

• Year-round use in cooking

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March to July

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 10 cm between plants, 20 cm between rows

• Harvest: June to October, with regrowth year after year

Quick Tip

• Divide clumps every few years to keep plants vigorous and productive.

Curly Kale 'Sympatic' – Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica)

The Curly Kale 'Sympatic' is a vigorous and reliable kale variety, known for its decorative, tightly curled green leaves and excellent winter hardiness. This hardy leafy green thrives in cooler weather and can be harvested for many months, making it a staple crop for any kitchen garden.

Kale 'Sympatic' has a sweet, mild flavor that improves after the first frosts, when the leaves become more tender and less bitter. Perfect for soups, stews, stir-fries, smoothies, or simply steamed as a healthy side. The upright plants are also highly ornamental, adding texture and vibrant color to vegetable beds and borders.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: March – May

• Sow outdoors: April – June, thinly in rows 1 cm deep

• Transplant/Thin: 45 cm apart when seedlings are large enough

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost

• Care: Water regularly and protect young plants from cabbage pests

Key Features

• Hardy curly kale with decorative, ruffled leaves

• Reliable growth and long cropping season

• Flavour sweetens after frost

• Nutrient-rich superfood, packed with vitamins A, C, and K

• Great for winter harvests when little else grows

Harvest

• Harvesting period: October – March

• Pick outer leaves regularly, allowing the plant to continue producing throughout winter.

Short Tip

For the sweetest flavor, leave plants in the ground until after the first frosts – the cold enhances the natural sugars in the leaves.

Red Onion ‘Scarlet’ Seeds (Allium cepa)

Grow vibrant, richly flavored bulbs with Red Onion ‘Scarlet’ (Allium cepa). This reliable variety produces medium to large, deep red onions with crisp flesh and a sweet yet tangy taste. Perfect for fresh salads, roasting, pickling, and cooking, it’s a versatile kitchen essential and a favorite for home gardeners.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors in early spring or directly outdoors once soil warms.

• Use fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

• Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep and thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart.

• Keep soil evenly moist during germination (10–14 days).

• Harvest bulbs when tops fall over and cure in a dry, airy space.

Key Features

• Produces medium to large, deep red bulbs

• Sweet yet tangy flavor with crisp texture

• Versatile: great for salads, pickling, roasting, and cooking

• Reliable and productive garden variety

• Stores well after curing

Ideal For

• Fresh salads and garnishes

• Pickling, roasting, and cooking

• Home gardens, allotments, and raised beds

• Gardeners seeking colorful, flavorful onions

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring indoors or outdoors after frost

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 10–15 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained, fertile soil

Quick Tip

• For sweeter onions, keep soil consistently moist during growth and avoid letting it dry out.

🧅 Allium cepa Onion ‘Paris Silverskin’ – Classic Small White Pickling Onion with Mild, Sweet Flavour

‘Paris Silverskin’ is a traditional, fast-maturing white onion variety grown especially for small, perfectly round pickling onions. The smooth, silver-white skins and mild, sweet flavour make it ideal for pickling, cocktails, salads, and garnishes. This reliable, early type produces uniform bulbs and is excellent for both kitchen gardens and commercial-style production. Also, suitable for growing as spring onions when harvested young.

Key Features

● Classic small white pickling onion

● Smooth, silvery-white skins and mild flavour

● Early and uniform bulbs

● Suitable for pickling or harvesting young as spring onions

● Reliable, productive variety for beds and containers

How to Sow & Grow Onion ‘Paris Silverskin’ (UK)

Direct outdoors: III–VII (March–July) in fine, well-prepared soil

Harvest: VII–IX (July–September) for small bulbs; earlier for spring onions

Germination temperature: 10–20 °C (50–68 °F)

Average germ time: 10–21 days

Depth: 1 cm (½ in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged

Environment: Full sun

Soil type: Fertile, well-drained soil; avoid fresh manure

Plant spacing: 2–5 cm (1–2 in) for pickling onions; 10 cm (4 in) for larger bulbs

Height: 30–40 cm (12–16 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Thin seedlings early for uniform bulb size.

● Keep beds weed-free — onions dislike competition.

● Water consistently during early growth, less once bulbs swell.

● Harvest when tops fall over and skins begin to dry.

● Excellent for succession sowing for continuous supply.

Special Features

● Perfect for traditional pickled onions

● Early, uniform and ideal for small-space gardens

● Can also be used as spring onions when harvested young

Onion Tosca – 80 Seeds (Allium cepa)

Description:
Grow flavorful, versatile onions with Onion Tosca (Allium cepa). This high-quality variety produces medium-sized, firm bulbs with a mild, slightly sweet taste. Ideal for salads, cooking, and pickling, Tosca onions are easy to grow from seed and suitable for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and allotments. Resistant to common diseases, they offer reliable harvests throughout the season.

Key Features

• Medium-sized, firm bulbs with mild, sweet flavor

• Suitable for salads, cooking, and pickling

• Disease-resistant and reliable variety

• Easy to grow from seed

• Ideal for home and small-scale gardens

Ideal For

• Kitchen gardens and raised beds

• Culinary use: raw, cooked, or pickled

• Allotments and small vegetable plots

• Home gardeners seeking reliable onions

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: February–March

• Transplant Outdoors: April–May, after frost

• Germination: 10–14 days at 15–20°C

• Spacing: 10–15 cm apart in rows 25–30 cm apart

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, rich in organic matter

Care Tips

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging

• Thin seedlings to prevent overcrowding

• Fertilize lightly during growth

• Harvest when bulbs are firm and tops begin to yellow