Welcome to our section on different onion varieties. Here we list all the varieties of onion and all the details regarding them. Have you tried growing any of these?
Ailsa Craig:-
At a glance:-
- Large globe shaped onion
- Heavy onion
- Straw coloured
When to plant?
you can plant this onion in January – April
Does it store well?
This onion does store well it can last until January.
Can you harvest the seeds?
you can harvest the seeds from these so you can grow a crop next time.
About The Onion:-
These onions are very popular with growing for shows and exhibitions as they are a heavy weight onion. You can get a great crop from this onion seed.
Bedfordshire Champion:-
At a glance:-
- Heavy cropper
- Stores well
- grows large
- Favorite with gardeners
When to plant?
These onion seeds can be sown in January to April
Does it store well?
This onion will store up to March
Can you harvest the seeds?
You can harvest the seeds from this onion
About The Onion:-
This is a favorite with all gardeners. It has good storing capabilities with a great flavour.
Centurion F1
At a glance:-
- No starting off from seeds
- Can be planted straight outside in March
- Matures early
When to plant?
These can be planted in March- April
Does it store well?
This onion stores until around January so it is great to grow.
Can you harvest the seeds?
you can not harvest the seeds from these onions
About The Onion:-
These onions come as sets so there is no need to start the seedlings off in January. You can just plant them straight out in the ground in March or April depending on the weather and if the ground is hard.
Kamal F1
At a glance:-
- Perfect round shape
- Delicious flavoured onion
- Great red colour
When to plant?
These can be sown February to March
Does it store well?
They will store till about December
Can you harvest the seeds?
You cannot harvest the seeds from this onion
About The Onion:-
These onions have a great resistance to mildrew. They are red onions with a great shape. You can sow in March and April but if you want large ones sow in December and early January
Radar
At a glance:-
- Early planting
- Harvest from June
- Resistant to bolting
When to plant?
These can be planted in Autumn
Does it store well?
These onions will store until Spring
Can you harvest the seeds?
You can harvest the seeds from this onion
About The Onion:-
The Radar onion can be planted in September for a great early crop in June and July. This variety is one of the favorites for planting over winter.
Red Baron:-
At a glance:-
- Either harvest young for salads or when mature
- Can be planted directly in soil when warm
- Takes 10-12 days to germinate
When to plant?
Sow these onion seeds in early spring in a heated greenhouse areound 10 weeks before they need to be transplanted outside
Does it store well?
These onions tore until around December
Can you harvest the seeds?
You can harvest the seeds from these onions
About The Onion:-
These onions are quite prone to bolting, so maybe best grown as salad onions.
Red Brunswick
At a glance:-
- A reliable variety
- Mild and sweet flavour
- Can be harvested young for salads or when mature
When to plant?
You can sow these in early spring in a heated greenhouse.
Does it store well?
These store extremely well till March.
Can you harvest the seeds?
You can harvest the seeds from these onions.
About The Onion:-
These are not the best variety for over winter onions.
Senshyu Yellow
At a glance:-
- Overwintering variety of Onion
- Mild and sweet flavour
- Semi – globe
When to plant?
These are sown August – September
Does it store well?
These do not store very well, they will last a month at a maximum
Can you harvest the seeds?
You can harvest the seeds from these onions
About The Onion:-
This onion was originally introduced all the way from Japan in the 1970’s. It is one of the most popular over wintering onion available.
Snowball:-
At a glance:-
- Can be planted in Autumn and Spring
- Provides great yields
- Easy to grow
When to plant?
These can be sown in Autumn and Spring for August harvesting
Does it store well?
Does not store well at all
About The Onion:-
Not a recommended product to purchase
Stuttgarter:-
At a glance:-
- Can be planted in Spring or Autumn
- Easy to grow
- Provides great yields
- Popular onion
When to plant?
These onions can be planted in Autumn or Spring
Does it store well?
These store until February
Can you harvest the seeds?
The seeds from this onion can be harvested
About The Onion:-
This onion is a popular variety in the Uk gardens. It also does not bolt vary often. With a great storage time also
Sturon:-
At a glance:-
- Can be planted in Spring and Autumn
- Easy to grow
- Always produces great yields
When to plant?
Can be planted in Spring and Autumn
Does it store well?
This onion can be stored until January
Can you harvest the seeds?
You can store the seeds from this onion
About The Onion:-
This is one of the oldest known varieties of onion. It’s hardy to the cold so can be grown from Autumn very well
Walla Walla:-
At a glance:-
- Takes 10-12 days to germinate
- Can be grown in soil when warm or started off in a heated green house
- Popular French variety of onion
When to plant?
These can be sown in early spring in a heated greenhouse or be sown in the ground once it has warmed up
Does it store well?
This onion does not store well
Can you harvest the seeds?
You can harvest the seeds from this onion
About The Onion:-
This onion is sweet to eat.
Which different Onion varieties will you try?
You can find out more information on Onions here. You can also learn about growing other vegetables here. Why not try growing your own flowers with our tips here.
