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Onion & Leek Seeds


Growing onions from seed is easier than you think and can be cheaper than buying onion sets. You'll find all different types of onion in our range - spring, white, red, brown and shallots. Our range of leeks offers outstanding garden and exhibition varieties.



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Spring Onion 'White Lisbon'

Allium cepa, Bunching Onion, Scallion

  • RHS Award of Garden Merit
Very quick growing salad onions, sow Spring Onion White Lisbon in succession for a continuous crop all spring, summer and autumn.
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    • 1 packet (650 seeds)

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    • £1.99

Shallot 'Figaro'

Allium cepa (Aggregatum Group), Shallot 'Banana'

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Long, banana-shaped shallots from seed, as used by many celebrity chefs. Shallot 'Figaro' 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.

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    • 1 packet (200 seeds)

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    • £2.69

Onion 'Ishikura' (Bunching Onion)

Allium fistulosum, Oriental Bunching Onion, Spring Onion, Scallion

This perennial oriental bunching onion doesn’t produce bulbs but forms clumps of elongated, straight white stems similar spring onions. Alternatively the stems can be earthed up to produce leek-like stems. Onion ‘Ishikura’ can be harvested when pencil-thin or left to grow as thick as a mature carrot. This RHS AGM variety has a remarkably long harvest period from June to October without the need for successive sowings. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 23cm (9").


Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

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    • 1 packet (375 seeds)

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    • £2.49

Leek 'Nipper'

Allium porrum

  • NEW & EXCLUSIVE 2013
This British bred variety is fast growing, making it ideal for harvesting as ‘baby leeks’ just 10 weeks after sowing. Sow them thickly and lift the leeks as they reach spring onion size for a delicious ‘out of season’ crop. With a milder flavour than spring onions, Leek ‘Nipper’ makes a fabulous addition to stir fries and salads. Height: 35cm (14"). Spread: 20cm (8").
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    • 1 packet (250 seeds)

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    • £1.99

Onion 'Performer' (Bunching Onion)

Allium fistulosum, Oriental Bunching Onion, Spring Onion, Scallion

Bunching onion ‘Performer’ produces upright, dark green leaves and mild flavoured stems which do not bulb. Use this perennial onion as a spring onion to add to salads or chopped as a chive-like garnish with a mild flavour. This winter hardy variety can be harvested virtually year round from successional sowings. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 23cm (9”).


Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

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    • 1 packet (300 seeds)

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    • £2.09

Spring Onion 'Purplette'

Allium cepa

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An early bulbing, glossy purple-red skinned salad onion when small. The colour changes to lovely pastel pink when larger bulbs are pickled or cooked.

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    • 1 packet (300 seeds)

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    • £1.99

Spring Onion 'Apache'

Allium cepa, Spring Onion 'Deep Purple', Bunching Onion, Scallion

Salad Onion Apache (Deep Purple) is an attractive deep purple-red skinned spring onion with a mild flavour and a crisp texture. The purple outer skin merges with the silver when peeled, adding a colour contrast to salads. Salad Onion Apache is ideal for growing in containers, or outdoors throughout the season. Seeds are in the RHS Vegetable Collection.
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    • 1 packet (750 seeds)

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    • £1.99

Spring Onion 'Feast' F1 Hybrid

Allium 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.
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    • 1 packet (500 seeds)

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    • £2.49

Shallot 'Zebrune'

Allium cepa (Aggregatum Group), Echalion, Shallot 'Cuisse de Poulet du Poitou'

Known also as ‘Cuisse de Poulet du Poitou’, this heritage variety of torpedo-shaped, brownish pink-skinned bulbs from seed is increasing in popularity for gourmet cooking and can be used to replace onions in many recipes. Good-sized bulbs for storing. More info
    • 1 packet (200 seeds)

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    • £2.79

Shallot 'Camelot' F1 Hybrid

Allium cepa (Aggregatum Group)

Visually stunning, Shallot ‘Camelot’ is the darkest red-skinned variety available from seed. Each seed produces an individual, small, white fleshed bulb that will store extremely well for use throughout late autumn and winter. Shallots have become increasingly popular for their distinctive flavour, offering an interesting alternative to onions. Height: 35cm (14”). Spread: 15cm (6”). More info
    • 1 packet (60 seeds)

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    • £2.99

Spring Onion 'Lilia' (Red Onion)

Allium cepa, Bunching Onion, Scallion

A dual purpose Italian variety with a pungent flavour. Spring Onion Lilia is best grown as a salad onion with nice, dark green leaves and a shiny, intense red inner core. Onion Lilia can also be grown as a maincrop, storing bulb onion. When fully mature it shows off its defined red and white inner rings.
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    • 1 packet (500 seeds)

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    • £1.99

Spring Onion 'Eiffel'

Allium cepa, Bunching Onion, Scallion

An improved White Lisbon, Spring Onion Eiffel has upright leaves for successional sowings for spring, summer and autumn production. Spring Onion Eiffel is slow to form bulbs during the long days of summer, with improved disease tolerance. More info
    • 1 packet (500 seeds)

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    • £2.19

Onion 'Summer Isle' (Bunching Onion)

Allium fistulosum, Oriental Bunching Onion, Spring Onion, Scallion

This superb RHS AGM Oriental bunching onion has been bred for its sweet and mild flavour. Use this non-bulbing, perennial onion as a spring onion to add to salads or chopped as a chive-like garnish with a mild flavour. Winter hardy Onion ‘Summer Isle’ can be harvested virtually year round from successional sowings. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 23cm (9”).


Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

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    • 1 packet (500 seeds)

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    • £2.19

Spring Onion 'Pompeii'

Allium cepa

Allium cepa. A quick growing, silver skinned cocktail/pickling onion. Spring Onion Pompeii is succulent and ideal for sowing thinly in containers or window boxes. More info
    • 1 packet (300 seeds)

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Spring Onion 'Sentry' - SowStrong® Collection

Allium cepa

  • NEW & EXCLUSIVE in 2013
This upright, dark stemmed spring onion is ideal for sowing closely for high yields of delicious, full flavoured stems. When sown every 4 weeks, Spring onion ‘Sentry’ will provide good yields throughout summer. Absolutely delicious in sandwiches and salads. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 5cm (2").
Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Useful links:

Read more on our blog: SowStrong® – A Natural Way to Growing Success

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    • 1 packet (250 seeds)

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    • £2.49

Spring Onion 'Cipollotto Blanca de Lisboa' - Vita Sementi® Italian Seeds

Allium cepa, Bunching Onion, Scallion

The traditional Italian 'spring onions' an essential ingredient for salads throughout the season. Salad Onion Cipollotto Blanca de Lisboa is best pulled small before bulbing develops. More info
    • 1 packet (1400 seeds)

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    • £1.99

Onion 'Performer' (Bunching Onion) - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection

Allium fistulosum, Oriental Bunching Onion, Scallion

 
  • Ideal for succession sowing
  • Delicious bunching onion

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 of spring onion 'Performer' have a mild flavour and make the perfect addition to a salad. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 5cm (2").
Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

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    • 1 packet (300 seeds)

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    • £1.99

Spring Onion 'White Lisbon' - Duchy Originals Organic Seeds

Allium cepa, Bunching Onion, Scallion

Quick growing with a delicious, pungent flavour. Spring Onion White Lisbon is popular and reliable for successional sowings throughout the season. Delicious when young, becoming more pungent as the stems enlarge and start to bulb.

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    • 1 packet (400 seeds)

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    • £1.99

Leek 'Lancelot'

Allium porrum

Allium porrum. An alternative as a milder flavoured spring onion when sown thickly. Leek Lancelot is ideal for growing in containers, use in salads, stir-fries or as a steamed vegetable. Also grow as a full sized leek for autumn and winter harvesting. More info
    • 1 packet (75 seeds)

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    • £1.99

Onion 'Rouge Long De Florence' - Heritage

Allium cepa

Italian Onion ‘Rouge Long de Florence’ produces traditional torpedo shaped bulbs with stunning, deep purple red skin. This heritage red onion is mild, and sweet - perfect for adding colour and flavour to salads or stir fries, and great for pickling too. This versatile variety can be harvested early as spring onions or left longer in the ground to form mature bulbs. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 10cm (4"). More info
    • 1 packet (600 seeds)

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    • £1.99