Leek 'Oarsman' F1 HybridAllium porrum A superb garden variety. Leek Oarsman has good early vigour, bulking up quickly, with dark, erect foliage and uniform pure white, long stems with no sign of bulbing. Midseason maturity with very good rust and bolting tolerance, keeping in good condition over a long period until required for the kitchen. More info |
Spring Onion 'Ishikura'Allium fistulosum, Bunching Onion, Scallion A new type of spring onion. Spring Onion Ishikuro does not form bulbs, yet stays white and very straight. Can be harvested pencil-thin or thinner, yet left till it's grown as thick as a mature carrot. Because Spring Onion Ishikuro has such a long harvesting period, you rarely waste any and unlike normal types there is not the need to be sowing every three weeks for a continuous crop.Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Shallot 'Banana'Allium cepa (Aggregatum Group) Customer RatingLong, banana-shaped shallots from seed, as used by many celebrity chefs. Banana Shallot produces attractive, shiny, copper brown-skinned bulbs with crisp white flesh and a very distinct flavour. Sowing densities will determine the size of bulbs you harvest. Stores well for winter use in the kitchen. More info |
Onion 'Red Baron'Allium cepa 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. More info |
Onion 'Bunton's Showstopper'Allium cepa From a 'sport' which Ken Bunton, a T&M customer, has re-selected over a number of years for shape, a larger base and good skin quality. Onion Bunton's Showstopper produces an award-winning exhibitor onion weighing up to 2.27kg (5lb) as well as a mild-tasting vegetable for the kitchen. Maintained by T&M. More info |
Spring Onion 'Feast' F1 HybridAllium cepa, Bunching Onion, Scallion 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. More info |
Spring Onion 'Performer'Allium fistulosum, Bunching Onion, Scallion For all the year round production of delicious spring/bunching onions, Spring Onion Performer produces upright, dark green leaves and mild flavoured stems which do not bulb. You can successionally sow Spring Onion Performer throughout spring and summer, continuing into autumn. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. A source of vitamin C and the B vitamins. Their pungent flavour indicates they are full of the polynutrients thought to endow onion.Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Spring Onion 'Performer' - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh CollectionAllium fistulosum
Delicious spring onions throughout the year are possible by sowing every 4 weeks from early spring to autumn. The dark green leaves and white stems have a mild flavour and make the perfect addition to a salad. |
Onion 'Hi Keeper' F1 HybridAllium cepa 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. More info |
Onion 'Doux des Cevennes'Allium cepa Originating from the steep terraced hillsides of the Cevennes mountain range, heritage variety Onion ‘Doux des Cevennes’ is highly prized throughout France. With a mild, delicate flavour, and a thin pearly skin, the soft pale flesh has a delicate flavour when eaten raw and becomes more savoury when cooked. This sweet onion is perfect for making delicious onion tarts. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”). More info |
Onion 'Bedfordshire Champion'Allium cepa A very popular and reliable variety for well over 100 years. Ideally suited to our climate producing large globe shaped, golden brown skinned bulbs with crisp white flesh. Late summer maturity. Well grown bulbs have excellent storing capabilities. Grows best in well-drained, rich soil in full sun. More info |
Leek 'Autumn Giant 2 - Argenta'Allium porrum Peforms outstandingly whether sown early or late and does well over a long season. Leek Autumn Giant 2 Argenta matures in October, yet stands ready for harvest right through to May, giving high quality, thick, long and very heavy stems, of excellent mild flavour and yield with few bolters. NIAB Recommended. More info |
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