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Spring Onion Information
Spring Onion
Allium cepa
Generally a Spring Onion is different from a bulb Onion because it must be eaten young. However there are some varieties for sale which can be Spring and Bulb Onions.
Moon Planting Type: Root
Soil Type: Any Soil
Aspect: Any aspect
Light: Full Sun
Hardiness: Winter Protection
Moisture: Well-drained
pH: Neutral (6.6 - 7.3)
Height:
Spread:
Spring Onion Growing Notes
Sowing
If sown three weeks apart from spring to summer, cntinous crops can be harvested through to Autumn. Some varieties can be planted in late Autumn for picking in early Spring.
Pruning & Thining
Thinning and harvesting should be done at the same time. Ideal distance between onionsis 1cm.
Harvesting
Harvest the onions using a small fork to lift the selected plants out of the earth.
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Spring Onion Varieties
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An ever popular spring onion, very quick growing, with silvery skin and mild flavour. No thinning required....more£2.45
Standing straight and upright in soldier-like rows on the veg plot this variety is very aptly named! It can stand a long time without bulbing and becoming strong....more£1.45
Naturally larger bulbed than other spring onions Deep Purple produces violet-purple torpedo-shaped onions perfect for use in salads or stir fries. They have a good flavour without being too 'hot'....more£1.79
A salad simply is not a salad without spring onions! White Lisbon is deservedly the most popular of all yielding succulent stems with that characteristic 'bite'. Very quick cropping traditional salad...more£1.29
