Onion & Spring Onion Seeds

Onion 'Hiberna' Seeds (Allium cepa)

Grow a reliable and flavorful onion crop with Onion ‘Hiberna’. This hardy winter onion variety is prized for its firm, golden bulbs with a classic, mildly pungent flavor. Known for its excellent storage quality, it ensures you have fresh onions well into the colder months. A dependable choice for kitchen gardens and self-sufficient growers.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds outdoors in spring or late summer.

• Use fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position.

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

• Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart for full-sized bulbs.

• Harvest once tops begin to yellow and fall over.

Key Features

• Hardy winter onion variety

• Firm, golden bulbs with mild pungency

• Excellent storage potential

• Reliable yields and consistent growth

• Perfect for year-round cooking

Ideal For

• Long-storage onion harvests

• Everyday culinary use

• Self-sufficient and winter gardens

• Growers seeking hardy, dependable onions

Sowing

• Best time: Spring or late summer

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 25–30 cm between rows, thin to 10–15 cm

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Cure bulbs in a dry, airy place after harvesting to extend storage life.

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

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.

Red Onion ‘Rossa di Toscana’ – 300 Seeds (Allium cepa)

Grow flavorful, vibrant onions with Red Onion ‘Rossa di Toscana’ (Allium cepa). This Italian heirloom variety produces medium-sized, deep red bulbs with a mild, sweet taste, perfect for fresh salads, cooking, and pickling. Easy to grow and highly productive, it’s ideal for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and allotments.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in early spring.

• 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 consistently moist for germination (10–14 days).

• Harvest bulbs when tops begin to yellow and fall over; cure in a dry, airy place before storage.

Key Features

• Medium-sized, deep red bulbs with mild, sweet flavor

• Heirloom Italian variety

• Ideal for fresh salads, cooking, and pickling

• Hardy, productive, and easy to grow

• Suitable for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and allotments

Ideal For

• Vegetable gardens, raised beds, and allotments

• Fresh salads, cooking, and pickling

• Succession sowing for continuous harvest

• Homegrown culinary use

Sowing

• Best time: 8–10 weeks before last frost indoors or early spring outdoors

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: Thin to 10–15 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow in succession every 2–3 weeks to enjoy a continuous supply of sweet, vibrant red onions.

Summer White Onion ‘Alibaba’ Seeds (Allium cepa)

Grow mild, crisp onions with Summer White Onion ‘Alibaba’ (Allium cepa). This early-maturing summer variety produces medium-sized, pearly white bulbs with a sweet, delicate flavor, perfect for fresh salads, cooking, and light pickling. Easy to grow and reliable, it’s ideal for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and allotments.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in early spring.

• 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 consistently moist for germination (10–14 days).

• Harvest bulbs when tops begin to yellow and fall over; cure in a dry, airy place before storage.

Key Features

• Medium-sized, pearly white bulbs with mild, sweet flavor

• Early-maturing summer variety

• Ideal for fresh salads, cooking, and light pickling

• Hardy, productive, and easy to grow

• Suitable for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and allotments

Ideal For

• Vegetable gardens, raised beds, and allotments

• Fresh salads, cooking, and pickling

• Succession sowing for continuous harvest

• Homegrown culinary use

Sowing

• Best time: 8–10 weeks before last frost indoors or early spring outdoors

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: Thin to 10–15 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow in succession every 2–3 weeks to enjoy a steady supply of tender, mild white onions.

White Onion 'Avalon' Seeds (Allium cepa)

Grow crisp, flavorful onions with White Onion 'Avalon' (Allium cepa), a reliable variety known for its pure white bulbs and mild, sweet taste. 'Avalon' produces uniform onions with a firm texture, perfect for fresh eating, cooking, or storing. Hardy and versatile, it’s an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a dependable all-round onion crop.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors in late winter or directly outdoors in early spring.

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

• Sow 1 cm deep in rows 30 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 10 cm spacing for bulb development.

• Keep soil moist and weed-free for best results.

Key Features

• Produces uniform, pure white bulbs

• Mild, sweet onion flavor

• Suitable for fresh use, cooking, and short-term storage

• Hardy and reliable in most growing conditions

• Versatile for garden beds or allotments

Ideal For

• Fresh salads and garnishes

• Everyday cooking

• Short-term storage

• Gardeners seeking a mild, sweet onion variety

Sowing

• Best time: Late winter indoors or early spring outdoors

• Depth: 1 cm

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

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Quick Tip

• Harvest when the tops begin to yellow and fall, then dry thoroughly before storing.

Red Onion 'Wenta' Seeds (Allium cepa)

Grow crisp, flavorful onions with Red Onion 'Wenta', a reliable variety that produces medium to large bulbs with a deep red-purple skin and firm, white flesh. Known for its mild yet distinct taste, this onion is excellent for salads, sandwiches, and everyday cooking. A great all-rounder that combines beauty, flavor, and storage ability.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds outdoors in spring or late summer.

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

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

• Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart for full bulb development.

• Harvest when tops yellow and fall over, then cure for storage.

Key Features

• Attractive deep red-purple bulbs

• Crisp, mild yet flavorful taste

• Medium to large size, great uniformity

• Good storage quality

• Easy to grow and dependable

Ideal For

• Fresh salads and garnishes

• Sandwiches, roasting, and grilling

• Long-term kitchen storage

• Home and market gardens

Sowing

• Best time: Spring or late summer

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: Thin to 10–15 cm, rows 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers fertile, sunny, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• For sweeter onions, keep soil consistently moist during bulb formation.