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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.
Spring Onion 'White Lisbon'Allium cepa, Bunching Onion, Scallion
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Leek 'Musselburgh'Allium porrum A fine strain of this well known, reliable mid season variety. Producing heavy crops of short, thick stems with an excellent flavour and tender texture when cooked. Leek ‘Musselburgh' is exceptionally hardy and stands well in even the coldest winter weather, making it a popular choice for growing in cold areas. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info |
Leek 'Autumn Giant 2 - Porvite'Allium porrum
This excellent RHS AGM variety produces mid green, erect foliage, and heavy, uniform stems. Leek ‘Autumn Giant 2 Porvite’ stands well in the garden over a long period and demonstrates resistance to bulbiness and bolting, as well as good rust tolerance. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info |
Leek 'Porbella'Allium porrum An outstanding garden variety with excellent winter hardiness and good resistance to rust. Leek ‘Porbella’ produces good yields of sturdy, pure white, thick stems with dark green leaves. The mature leeks are ready for harvesting from October to February. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info |
Leek 'Blauwgroene Winter - Bandit'Allium porrum, Leek 'Bandit' An outstanding cultivar for harvesting from winter through to spring. The dark leaves of Leek 'Blauwgroene Winter - Bandit' contrast beautifully with delicious, thick, pure white stems. This variety has excellent garden performance and winter hardiness, showing good tolerance against rust and bolting. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 20cm (8”). More info |
Shallot 'Figaro'Allium cepa (Aggregatum Group), Shallot 'Banana' Customer RatingLong, 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. More info |
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. More info |
Onion 'Ailsa Craig' (Giant/Show Vegetable)Allium cepa This enduringly popular and well known variety makes a splendid choice for the show bench and is equally good in the kitchen. The quality, large, globe shaped bulbs have a rich, golden, straw coloured skin and an excellent mild flavour. For the largest bulbs, Onion ‘Ailsa Craig’ can also be sown in modules in autumn for transplanting outdoors in spring. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 10cm (4"). More info |
Leek 'Oarsman' F1 HybridAllium porrum This superb midseason variety produces long, pure white, uniform stems with dark, erect foliage. Leek ‘Oarsman’ shows good early vigour, bulking up quickly, with no sign of bulbing. It stands well over a long period with good tolerance to rust and bolting. A terrific garden variety with an RHS AGM. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info |
Onion 'Marco' F1 HybridAllium cepa This maincrop onion produces round, thin necked, straw coloured bulbs with good disease tolerance. Onion ‘Marco’ is superb for storing, remaining in good condition right through to March. This RHS AGM variety reliably produces heavy yields with bulbs achieving a good size in most soils. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 10cm (4”). More info |
Leek 'Below-Zero' F1 HybridAllium porrum This British bred leek combines the vigour of an F1 Hybrid with extreme cold tolerance to produce superb quality leeks that can withstand the harshest of weathers. Leek ‘Below-Zero’ produces pure white stems with dark leaves that stand well over a long period without bolting. This rust resistant variety can be lifted from Christmas right through to May. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info |
Leek 'Nipper'Allium porrum
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Onion 'Bunton's Showstopper'Allium cepa A well named variety that makes a big impression on the show bench! This award-winning exhibitor onion, weighing up to 2.27kg (5lb), was bred by T&M customer Ken Bunton for good shape, a larger base and fabulous skin quality. The giant bulbs of Onion ‘Bunton’s Showstopper’ also store well and have an excellent mild flavour for the kitchen. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 10cm (4”). More info |
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. More info |
Onion 'Red Baron'Allium cepa A mid-late maturing variety, Onion ‘Red Baron’ produces firm, flattish-round bulbs of a beautiful dark red colour. With eye-catching red rimmed flesh and a stronger flavour than most varieties, this RHS AGM variety makes an attractive addition to salads. An excellent cropping red onion with good storage potential. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”). More info |
Spring Onion 'Purplette'Allium cepa Customer RatingAn early bulbing, glossy purple-red skinned salad onion when small. The colour changes to lovely pastel pink when larger bulbs are pickled or cooked. More info |
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. 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 |
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 |
Shallot 'Camelot' F1 HybridAllium 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 |
Onion 'Hi Keeper' F1 HybridAllium cepa With excellent winter hardiness, this is by far the best variety for overwintering from an autumn sowing outdoors. Onion ‘Hi Keeper’ produces quality globe shaped bulbs weighing 120g (4oz), with golden yellow skins that will store well. This versatile variety is equally good from a spring sowing and makes a fine choice for the kitchen or the show bench. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 10cm (4”). More info |
Onion 'Bedfordshire Champion'Allium cepa Onion ‘Bedfordshire Champion’ has retained its popularity for over a hundred years. This heavy cropping variety produces large globe shaped, golden brown skinned bulbs with crisp white flesh and a mild flavour. This reliable onion is well suited to the UK climate with late summer maturity and excellent storing capabilities. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 10cm (4”). More info |
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. More info |
Leek 'Natan' F1 Hybrid - SowStrong® CollectionAllium porrum
Useful links: Read more on our blog: SowStrong® – A Natural Way to Growing Success More info |
Leek 'Pennine' F1 HybridAllium porrum
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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 |
Onion 'Ciboule' (Bunching Onion) - HeritageAllium fistulosum, Welsh Onion, Spring Onion, Scallion Onion ‘Ciboule’ is perennial bunching onion usually grown as an annual, but fully winter hardy. This heritage variety forms dense clumps of slender hollow stems that can be used as a substitute to chives. The slender elongated bulbs are similar to spring onions with a strong flavour and make a tasty addition to salads. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 23cm (9"). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Onion 'Rosanna'Allium cepa Customer RatingA distinctive and appealing reddish brown skinned, semi-globe shaped bulb with stunning pink rings when sliced. Onion ‘Rosanna’ is ideal for all culinary uses with a real old fashioned flavour, similar to those purchased from the French onion seller of yesteryear. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 15cm (6"). 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 '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. More info |
Leek 'Kong Richard'Allium porum, Leek 'King Richard' A particularly early cropping variety that can be lifted by July from the very earliest sowings, but will easily stand until Christmas from a later sowing. The long, slender stems of Leek ‘Kong Richard’ are full flavoured and ideal for slicing. This RHS AGM variety can also be grown close together for delicious, succulent mini leeks, but is best harvested by Christmas as it is less hardy than some other varieties. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info |
Onion 'Supasweet'™ (Dulcinea) F1 HybridAllium cepa The first commercial variety of sweet and mild bulb onions available to UK gardeners! The large semi-globe, copper-skinned bulbs of Onion Supasweet™ are so sweet and juicy they can be eaten raw without being overpowering - ideal for adding to summer salads. Bulbs are best used as required, as they are not renowned for their storage capabilities. Please note: Onion flavour (its sweetness and mildness) is significantly affected by weather conditions, soil type and its sulphur content. Light, sandy soils produce the highest levels of sweetness, whereas clay and dark humus rich soils can result in bulbs with a stronger flavour. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 10cm (4"). More info |
Leek 'Cairngorm' F1 HybridAllium porrum The first F1 leek from seed, produced by British breeding from specially selected top prize-winning show leeks! This stocky variety has superb vigour and uniformity making it ideal for growing individually as a pot leek. Early autumn maturity makes Leek ‘Cairngorm’ ideal for the show bench as well as outside in the vegetable plot, where stems will stand until after Christmas. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info |
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 |
Spring Onion 'Sentry' - SowStrong® CollectionAllium cepa
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 More info |
Onion 'Rossa di Toscana' - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsAllium cepa A red onion with a powerful flavour. Onion ‘Rossa di Toscana’ produces glossy, red skinned bulbs with attractive dark red tinged flesh. This colourful Italian onion is ideal for storing for autumn and winter use. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 10cm (4"). More info |
Onion 'Sturon' - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsAllium cepa An RHS Award of Garden Merit variety producing well sized semi-round bulbs with good keeping qualities. Onion ‘Sturon’ is a traditional variety that has become a favourite for its reliability. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”). Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 10cm (4”). More info |
Spring Onion 'Cipollotto Blanca de Lisboa' - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsAllium 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 |
Onion 'Performer' (Bunching Onion) - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh CollectionAllium fistulosum, Oriental Bunching Onion, Scallion
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"). |
Leek 'Pandora' - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsAllium porrum This quick maturing variety produces delicious, long, pure white stems with dark green upright leaves. A uniform crop of Leek ‘Pandora’ can be harvested from late summer onwards, as and when they are needed in the kitchen. This excellent variety also shows good tolerance to leek rust. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info |
Onion 'Ramata di Milano' - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsAllium cepa This versatile Italian onion is ideal for all culinary uses. Onion ‘Ramata di Milano’ produces beautifully rounded, golden-brown skinned bulbs with crisp white flesh. This general purpose variety stores well throughout autumn and winter for use later on. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 10cm (4"). More info |
Spring Onion 'White Lisbon' - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsAllium 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. More info |
Onion 'Tonda Musona' - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsAllium cepa Onion 'Tonda Musona' produces stunning, large, rounded, white-skinned bulbs with crisp white flesh. This versatile variety is ideal for all purposes including slicing raw into salads. Well suited to storing, this onion will keep well into autumn and winter. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 10cm (4”). More info |
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 |
Onion 'Taresco' F1 Hybrid - SowStrong® CollectionAllium cepa
Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly. Useful links: Companion Planting |
Leek 'Bleu de Solaise' - HeritageAllium porrum This French heritage variety makes an attractive addition to the vegetable plot, or even dotted among flower borders for a strong vertical accent. It’s distinctive blue leaves take on an eye catching purple tinge as winter temperatures drop. Leek ‘Bleu de Solaise’ is a reliable winter variety producing short, heavy stems that will stand well through even the most atrocious winter weather. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info |
Onion 'Rouge Long De Florence' - HeritageAllium 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 |
Onion 'Ciboule Red' (Bunching Onion) - HeritageAllium fistulosum, Welsh Onion, Spring Onion, Scallion Onion ‘Ciboule Red’ is perennial bunching onion usually grown as an annual, but fully winter hardy. This heritage variety forms dense clumps of slender hollow stems that can be used as a substitute to chives. The slender elongated bulbs are similar to spring onions with a strong flavour and make a tasty addition to salads. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 23cm (9”). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |