Onions & Shallots

ONION SETS
(Certified free from eelworm)
Place sets 10 to 15cm (4 to 6") apart with 23 to 30cm (9 to 12") between the rows. Plant mid-March to end of April as soon as weather allows, do not plant in cold wet ground or it will encourage bolting. Weed by hand or carefully hoe. Protection from birds may be necessary and ‘Hummline’ has proved successful as has fibre fleece. In ideal conditions 100 onion sets will produce around 20Kg of onions. Onion sets come in 100 set (approx 400g) packs. Spread sets out on arrival in full light and cool conditions. Onion sets need time to dry and mature to ensure best quality - therefore we  will not despatch until January (excluding  Radar, Electric and White Snowball which will be dispatched in the autumn and the Santero which is heated treated and will be dispatched in March).  

SHALLOTS
Plant 15cm (6") apart in 23cm (9") rows during the second half of February through to the end of April, as conditions allow. Most shallots will be ready for harvest from July onwards.  All our  shallots are certified. Shallots should be spread out in full light and cool conditions until planting time. Shallots need time to dry and mature, to ensure best quality - therefore we will not despatch until January  excluding Echalote Grise which will be in the autumn.

Please note that although you can order these now, they will not be delivered until the appropriate time, please see individual varieties for advice on dispatch dates.