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Onions & Shallots

Onions and shallots are such versatile vegetables in the kitchen and are very easy to grow. We stock 4 varieties of spring planting onion sets and 2 varieties of shallots. You can also grow onions from seed but sets are generally seen to be the easiest and of course quickest way to produce great crops. 

ONION SETS 
Onion sets are simply small immature onions that will increase in size throughout the season each producing one large onion.  

Spring planting onion sets are usually planted when the soil temperature begins to rise. Plant each shallot about 6 inches (15cm) apart in rows, leaving  12 inches between each row. Harvesting is usually in late June or July, a week or so after the foliage has started to turn yellow. They are fairly undemanding as far as growing, apart from hoeing to clear weeds,  and removing any flowers that appear to discourage bolting. They may also need watering in very dry periods.

Onion sets are priced at £1.20 per 150g
Opening Times
Monday        9am  -  5pm
Tuesday       9am  -  5pm
Wednesday  9am  -  5pm
Thursday      9am  -  5pm
Friday           9am  -  5pm
Saturday       9am  -  5pm
Sunday         10am - 4pm
Bank Hols.   10am - 4pm

WE ACCEPT MOST MAJOR CREDIT AND DEBIT CARDS (EXCEPT AMEX AND DINERS CARDS)
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Onion Set: 'Centurion'
Superior globe variety with outstanding keeping ability
Onion Set: 'Red Baron'
Slightly flattened globe shape with deep red skins. Prone to bolting if planted before April.
Onion Set: 'Sturon Globe'
Semi-globe, heavy bulbs, very good storage qualities
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Onion Set: 'Stuttgart'
Flat, large bulbs, very heavy cropper
                      Onion Set: Turbo
   Excellent yields, mild tasting onion. Reliable
SHALLOTS 
Shallots are milder and sweeter than onions. Each shallot planted in spring produces a cluster or clump of new shallots by the end of the season. 
Spring planting shallots are usually planted in when the soil temperatures begin to rise. Plant each shallot about 6 inches (15cm) apart in rows, leaving 12 inches between each row. As with onions they are  ready to harvest in late June or July,  a week or so after the foliage has started to turn yellow. Again they are fairly undemanding as far as growing, apart from hoeing to keep them clean of weeds, removing any flowers that appear to discourage bolting.  They may also need watering in very dry periods.

Shallots are priced at £1.75 per 300g
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Shallot: Golden Gourmet
RHS Award, very high yield, golden brown skinned bulb with higher boiling resistance than many. Stores well
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Shallot: Yellow Moon
Attractive yellow colour. Nice round shape bulb. Excellent alternative to 'Golden Gourmet'
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Shallot: 'Red Sun'
Arguably the best red shallot. Producing good yields of crisp, white fleshed bulbs. Excellent flavour when cooked, also ideal for pickling or adding raw to salads
Please note: All plants are for sale and collection at the nursery.
We do not provide Mail Order.
We can deliver locally for a small fee to cover fuel & labour
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