Onion & Spring Onion Seeds

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 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

Onion 'Globo' – Seeds (Allium cepa)

The Onion 'Globo' is a giant exhibition variety, producing exceptionally large, globe-shaped bulbs that can reach up to 800 g each under ideal conditions. Known for its impressive size and sweet, mild flavor, this onion is perfect for both showing and kitchen use. Its thick, golden skins cover a juicy, crisp interior, making it excellent for slicing, salads, and cooking.

Although primarily grown as an exhibition onion, 'Globo' is also valued by home gardeners who want a reliable large onion with excellent flavor. It does not store as long as smaller varieties but is unbeatable for fresh use in summer and autumn.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: January – March in seed trays or modules

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

• Transplant/Thin: 30 cm apart when large enough to handle

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, light soil enriched with organic matter

• Care: Keep well-watered in dry periods; feed regularly for best growth

Key Features

• Exhibition onion producing bulbs up to 800 g

• Sweet, mild flavor – ideal for fresh use

• Golden skin with crisp white flesh

• Perfect for slicing, salads, and cooking

• Best eaten fresh – not a long-term storage variety

Harvest

• Harvesting period: August – September

• Pull onions when tops yellow and fall over. Dry thoroughly before use.

Short Tip

Start onions early indoors for the biggest bulbs – consistent watering and feeding are key to giant results.

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 Long Onion 'Tropea Rossa Lunga' – Seeds (Allium cepa)

Grow the famous Italian 'Tropea Rossa Lunga' onion, known for its elongated shape, deep red skin, and sweet, mild flavor. Originating from Calabria, Italy, this heirloom variety is perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and cooking. Its tender, juicy bulbs are highly prized for culinary use and add a gourmet touch to home gardens and allotments.

How to Grow

. Sow indoors: February – March, 0.5–1 cm deep in seed trays or pots
. Sow outdoors: March – April in fertile, well-drained soil
. Transplant seedlings: April – May, spacing 10–15 cm apart in rows 30 cm apart
. Prefers full sun and regular watering
. Harvest: When tops yellow and start to fall over, typically late summer

Key Features

. Italian heirloom long red onion with sweet, mild flavor
. Elongated, deep red bulbs ideal for fresh eating
. High-yielding and reliable variety
. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, and cooking
. Traditional gourmet onion from Calabria

Ideal For

. Home gardens and allotments
. Fresh salads, sandwiches, and cooking
. Gardeners seeking heirloom and specialty onions
. Culinary enthusiasts and gourmet dishes

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow: February – April
. Harvest: July – September

Quick Tip

For the sweetest flavor, harvest when the tops have naturally fallen over and allow bulbs to cure in a dry, airy location before storage.

Onion "Augusta" – Seeds (Allium cepa)

The Onion "Augusta" is a reliable, high-quality variety producing uniform, golden-yellow bulbs with firm flesh and excellent storage ability. Known for its good resistance to bolting and disease, Augusta is ideal for both kitchen gardeners and allotment growers seeking dependable harvests. Its mild, well-balanced flavor makes it versatile for everyday cooking.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors from January to March for transplanting, or direct outdoors from March to April.

• Sow thinly, 1 cm deep, in rows 25–30 cm apart.

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

• Thin seedlings to 10 cm apart to allow bulbs to swell.

• Water regularly during dry periods.

Key Features

• Uniform, golden-yellow bulbs

• Mild, versatile flavor

• Good resistance to bolting

• Excellent storage potential

• Easy to grow, reliable yields

Ideal For

• Everyday cooking – soups, salads, stir-fries, roasting

• Long-term storage after harvest

• Kitchen gardens and allotments

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: January to April

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 10 cm between plants, 25–30 cm between rows

• Harvest: August to September

Quick Tip

• Lift onions when the tops begin to yellow and bend over. Dry thoroughly before storing in a cool, airy place.

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.

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.

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.