It’s enough to make you cry and that's what a good fresh Onion straight out the ground should do. The flavour of a seed grown Onion is just wonderful. The onion is a fundamental vegetable crop for all types of cuisine, and don’t forget the spring onion and Shallot seeds!
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Onions are not so tricky to grow and raising them from seed, maybe the most difficult decision is which type of Onion to grow? Suttons have a comprehensive collection of onion seed varieties allowing for pretty much all year round growing in their different forms. Try Ishikura’ a bunching bountiful spring onion, for a decent Shallot one choice is the banana Shallot ‘Zebrune’ & for a mildew-resistant seed that is flavoursome try ‘Santero’.
Sow onion seeds directly into drills outside in March onwards or you can kick them off in a propagator or glasshouse if you are lucky enough to have one.
Onions are often bountiful crops and can be planted close together. Let them dry out in the sun for 2-3 weeks and then transfer them to storage. They are remarkably easy to store and will last a good length of time. Keep them in dry cool conditions and if it is possible in crate with straw or sand. A garage would be perfect.
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