Spring Planting Onion. Shallot & Garlic Collection

Our Garlic & Shallot Collection, contains a strong selection of varieties well bred for the British weather and valued for their good flavours and robust growth. 

This Onion, Garlic & Shallot Collection presents a vibrant selection of red, white and shallot onions, paired with garlic to create a well-rounded assortment that will enhance your culinary endeavors. These vegetables are not only easy to grow but also serve as staples in a variety of dishes, making them perfect additions to your pantry as you prepare for the changing seasons. With the promise of summer's warmth giving way to winter's chill, stocking up on these flavorful ingredients ensures that you are ready to whip up comforting meals and savory recipes throughout the year. Embrace the versatility of this collection, as each bulb brings its unique character to your kitchen, allowing you to explore a world of flavors and aromas that will elevate your cooking experience.

The collection comprises:

• Onion (Spring) 'Stuttgarter Giant' 250g - An ever popular variety producing firm, semi-flat bulbs with an excellent flavour. Onion 'Stuttgarter Giant' performed well in commercial assessments against 'Red Baron'. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 15cm (6").
• Garlic (Spring & Autumn) 'Messidor' 2 Bulbs - A superb organic garlic that does no disappoint on flavour, texture and high yields. This Garlic is much loved for its resilience to wet weather conditions, great storage potential and hardy roots. It works well in a variety of different culinary dishes. height: 60cm, Spread: 15cm. 
• Shallot (Spring) 'Yellow Moon' 250g - A top choice for kitchen gardeners seeking reliability and flavour. These golden-skinned shallots offer a sweet taste and firm texture, making them perfect for a wide range of culinary uses. Once harvested, the bulbs store exceptionally well, providing a long-lasting supply of quality shallots. Height: 35cm (14in). Spread: 15cm (6in).
• Onion (Spring) 'Red Baron' 250g Sets - Glossy, deep red skins and a strong flavour make Red Baron a popular gardeners choice. Hardy when planted in early spring, Red Baron stores well.
• Onion (Spring) 'Setton' 250g Sets - A fantastic hardy bulb that is easy to grow and care for. Originally created as an improvement from the popular variety ‘Sturon’, it does not disappoint with its more uniform shape, better storage potential and higher yields.  

Growing Information

Plant onions, shallots and garlic in rows in any firm, well drained soil in full sun. Prepare the planting area several weeks in advance by incorporating some well rotted garden compost to improve drainage and soil fertility. Avoid planting onions and garlic on freshly manured soil. On particularly wet ground, try growing onion sets in raised beds.

When growing onions from sets, plant the bulbs so that the tip of bulb is just protruding through the soil surface. Leave a space of 10cm (4") between each bulb, and 30cm (12") between each row. Plant shallots in the same way leaving 18cm (7") between bulbs. For garlic, carefully split the bulb into individual cloves. Plant each clove at a depth of 2cm (1") below the surface of the soil and 10cm (4") apart, leaving 45cm (18") between each row.