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Developed in the UK specifically for home gardeners, perhaps the first melon ever to be bred for this market. The fruit colour visibly changes from grey/green to a creamy yellow to tell you it’s ripe and ready to enjoy.SOWING INSTRUCTIONS: Sow in a propagator on a windowsill, in pots or trays using a good quality, moist compost in a greenhouse at approximately 15°C (65-70°F). Cover seed with 1cm (½in) compost until germination, which can take 7-14 days.GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Transfer to 7.5cm (3in) pots, grow on and plant up into grow bags or large pots. Train up strings and support fruits with nets. Water and feed regularly. If growing outside it is best to cover the soil with black membrane to keep the soil warm and use a cloche to cover the plant. Pollinate by inserting male flower into female flower which has tiny fruit at the base. -
Spicy like rocket when used raw in salads and sandwiches, but mild like spinach when cooked in soups, casseroles or simply with some butter and garlic. This mix of five red and green, differently shaped leaves will add interest to the garden and your plate.Sow thinly, 13mm (½in) deep in drills 20cm (8in) apart, or in containers.Outdoor plants may benefit from cloche protection in harsh weather. -
A splendid exhibition variety of golden merit producing large globe shaped onions with a rich, golden straw coloured skin. As well as being a super show variety, Onion Ailsa Craig is also one of the best varieties for general cultivation producing large onions with an excellent mild flavour. Onion Ailsa Craig can also be autumn sown.Sow seeds during mid-late winter in a good seed compost, just covering the seeds with compost. Germination takes 14-21 days at 19-21C (65-70F). Higher temperatures may prevent germination.Transplant seedlings when 36mm (1½in) high into 9cm (3½in) pots. Making sure the tiny bulb is not covered. When well rooted move to a cold frame and plant out in early spring at 38cm (15in) apart in a sunny spot in a rich fertile soil.Keep the soil moist during dry spells. As the leaves start to yellow bend over the tops, leave 14 days then lift and store when thoroughly ripened. -
Early-maturing onion varieties with attractive skin colours and elliptical shapes. Both varieties in the mix have good storage potential. This type of onion is a favourite with cooks and chefs as it slices uniformly, making perfect onion rings for a variety of different dishes.Sow seed indoors in individual pots or a seed tray at a depth of 6mm (¼in) using free-draining, seed-sowing compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 15-20°C (59-68°F) until after germination which usually takes 10-12 days. Once germinated, grow on at a temperature of 10-15°C (50-59°F) until all risk of frost has passed and plants are large enough to plant outdoors at a distance of 10cm (4in) apart. Cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Water thoroughly after planting and as bulbs swell.Alternatively, sow thinly outdoors from mid-March to mid-April at a depth of 1cm (½in) and a distance of 30cm (12in) between rows. -
Onion Feast has long pure white slender stems contrast with the dark green, erect leaves of this outstanding spring onion. Excellent heat and downy mildew tolerance. Onion Feast stands very well, keeping in good condition. Ideal for successional sowing. Seeds are in the RHS Vegetable Collection.Sow seeds March to early July. Sow seeds in well prepared, fertile soil 1-2cm (½ to ¾in) deep, ideally in broad drills. Allow 30cm (12in) between drills. No thinning will be necessary. Later sowings will withstand cooler Autumn weather.Earth up as plants develop for longest blanch. Sow in succesion for continuous supply. Keep well watered during dry weather.Prefers well drained, moist, rich, cool conditions. -
Use in salads for a milder flavour, or use them in soups and casseroles. Due to their huge size the onions don’t store for long, so why not chop and freeze, perfect to add to any cooked dish without making your eyes water each time you use them.For exhibition in Dec-Jan sow thinly 6mm (¼in) deep into a tray of good quality compost and keep in a propagator at 15°C (59°F). For culinary use seeds can be sown direct outside in March-April into finely raked soil 13mm (½ in) deep, 30cm (12in) between rows. Or into modules and planted out after the last frosts have passed.Transplant into individual 7.5cm pots (3in) at the ‘crook’ stage (when the young seedling still has the tip bent over like a shepherd’s crook) and grow on at 12-13°C (54-55°F). Keep moist but not wet. Keep young plants in a cold frame or greenhouse, planting out in May after all risk of frost has passed. -
Deep globed, straw coloured bulbs which if given space can attain weights over 1kg (21/4lb). For general kitchen use bulbs of 300g (10oz) are readily produced. Bulbs are mild flavoured with juicy flesh ideal sliced for salads and sandwiches, and many culinary uses. Bulbs are not suited for long storage.For exhibited sized bulbs sow 1cm (1/2 in) deep in pots of compost and place at minimum 20C (68F). For smaller bulbs, seed can be sown outdoors in March..Prick out seedlings when large enough to handle and pot up into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow steadily and transplant to a well prepared onion bed from late April. Keep well fed and watered throughout the growing season. -
The best bulb variety to sow outdoors in autumn for overwintering, Onion Hi Keeper produces quality bulbs, 120g (4oz) in weight. Ideal for the exhibitor as well as the kitchen. Good winter hardiness. Onion Hi Keeper can also be spring sown, producing quality bulbs. Prefers rich, moist soil in an open situation.Sow seeds September outdoors or March-April for spring sowings. Sow seeds thinly in a good, well prepared, free draining soil 1cm (½in) deep. For autumn sowings do not thin until the following spring.Thin seedlings to 1cm (4in) apart, using the thinnings in salads. Keep bulbs well fed and watered throughout the growing season. When the leaves start to yellow and fall over, gently fork up the bulbs and leave on the soil surface to ripen.Store dry, sound bulbs in onion nets, used tights or tied in strings in a cool, frost-free, airy place. -
Beat devastating downy mildew which can often ruin onion crops with this highly resistant variety. Handsome, pale-brown-skinned bulbs are ready to harvest in late summer and are excellent for storage.Sow seed indoors in individual pots or in a seed tray at a depth of 6mm (¼in) using free-draining, seed-sowing compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 15-20°C (59-68°F) until after germination which usually takes 10-12 days. Once germinated, grow on at 10-15°C (50-59°F) until all risk of frost has passed and plants are large enough to plant outdoors - usually at the 3-4 leaf stage - at a distance of 10cm (4in) apart. Cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Water thoroughly after planting and as bulbs swell. Alternatively, sow outdoors mid March to mid April thinly at a depth of 1cm (½in) and a distance of 30cm (12in) between rows. -
Super little pickling or cocktail onions, Onion Paris Silver Skinned are easy and quick to grow and do well on the poorest soils. Sow thickly and the resultant competition will prevent the bulbs from getting too large for pickling purposes.Sow seeds thickly from March to April, preferably in light sandy soil which has been well prepared and raked to a fine tilth. Sow seeds in shallow drills 15-20cm(6-8in) apart. Shallow sowing is necessary if round bulbs are required.No thinning is necessary. Keep the ground weed free and harvest from June onwards. -
A mid-late maturing variety, Onion Red Baron has flattish-round bulbs of a beautiful dark red colour. Onion Red Baron is an excellent cropper producing attractive, firm well flavoured bulbs which keep well.Sow seeds from late spring. A rich firm, well drained soil in full sun is required. Sow seeds thinly when the soil surface is dry and workable, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart after raking to a fine tilth.When large enough to handle thin to 5cm (2in) and then 1cm (4in) apart.As the leaves start to yellow, bend over the tops, leave for 14 days or so then lift and store when thoroughly ripened. -
British breeding brings us this high-quality red onion variety with a more uniform shape, darker red skin and longer storage potential than ‘Red Baron’. An added bonus is its excellent resistance to bolting. ‘Red Herald’ will suit those who like a red onion with a strong distinctive taste.Sow seed indoors in individual pots or a seed tray at a depth of 6mm (¼in) using free-draining, seed-sowing compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 15-20°C (59-68°F) until after germination which usually takes 10-12 days. Once germinated, grow on at 10-15°C (50-59°F) until all risk of frost has passed and plants are large enough to plant outdoors at a distance of 10cm (4in) apart. Cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Water thoroughly after planting and as bulbs swell.Alternatively, sow outdoors mid March to mid April thinly at a depth of 1cm (½in) and a distance of 30cm (12in) between rows.
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