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Onions
Note: Our onion and shallot offerings are seeds, not sets. You will enjoy a better harvest, with larger, more flavourful bulbs if you start these plants from seed. The process of producing sets (tiny, dried onion/shallot bulbs) interrupts the growth of the plant, and produces reliable results, but with poorer performance overall.
The bulbing onions we sell are long-day or day-neutral. They will not perform in the southern US where short-day onions are required.
Onions are members of the lily family and have been used for thousands of years for their medicinal properties--more important than the vitamins and minerals they contain. Today, research is showing the value of the anti-oxidants in onions as anti-cancer agents. Onions are photo-periodic: day length triggers bulbing.
Ailsa Craig
Huge, straw-yellow globes up to 20cm (8") in diameter! Firm, with mild, sweet flesh, Ailsa is a fairly good storer. Fine textured, excellent for salads and sandwiches. A customer favourite!
Matures in 95 days. (open pollinated seeds)
ON570 A (0.5g) approximately 124 seeds
ON570 B (5g) approximately 1240 seeds
ON570 C (25g) approximately 6200 seeds
ON570 D (100g) approximately 24800 seeds
Ambition Shallot
Allium cepa var. aggreatum
Shallot
Ambition Shallots are a traditional reddish, globe-shaped French shallot, but with a slightly higher shoulder. The delicate flavour of this shallot really comes alive when sautéed with butter! We couldn't believe their large size; peeling them was a breeze.
Matures in 120 days. (hybrid seeds)
ON549 A 100 seeds
ON549 B (2g) approximately 560 seeds
ON549 C (5g) approximately 1400 seeds
ON549 D (10g) approximately 2800 seeds
ON549 E (100g) approximately 28000 seeds
Ambition Shallot Organic
CERTIFIED ORGANIC! Ambition are traditional reddish, globe shaped French shallots, but with slightly higher shoulders. the delicate flavour of this shallot really comes alive wihen sauteed with butter! Substantial size, good storage ability, and they're very easy to peel.
Matures in 120 days. (hybrid seeds)
ON548 A (0.3g) approximately 95 seeds
Apache
Apache grows just like all the other scallions, but forms a small bulb with deep purple/red skin. Its mild flavour and crisp texture make Apache a great candidate for adding colour and contrast to salads and sandwiches.
Matures in 65 days. (open pollinated seeds)
ON572 A (1g) approximately 281 seeds
ON572 B (5g) approximately 1405 seeds
ON572 C (25g) approximately 7025 seeds
ON572 D (100g) approximately 28100 seeds
ON572 E (500g) approximately 140500 seeds
Borettana
An HEIRLOOM originating around the town of Boretto in northern Italy, this is a small yellow onion with a unique flat top and squat, flattish, cipolini shape. Borettana will store for up to 5 months, and they braid well for attractive market displays. Flavourful!
Matures in 110 days. (open pollinated seeds)
ON447 A (0.5g) approximately 162 seeds
ON447 B (5g) approximately 1625 seeds
ON447 C (25g) approximately 8125 seeds
Calibra
MIld, yellow, globe-shaped storage onions that will reach 15cm (6") in diameter by the end of the season. Calibra will store for up to four months, making it a fine choice for home gardens or market growers. Sweet Spanish type.
Matures in 100 days. (open pollinated seeds)
ON564 A (0.5g) approximately 112 seeds
ON564 B (5g) approximately 1120 seeds
ON564 C (25g) approximately 5600 seeds
ON564 D (100g) approximately 22400 seeds
Candy
A large, white, day-neutral onion that is easy to grow at any latitude. Big globe onions up to 15cm (6") in daiameter that bulb up nicely. Sweet, mild, and slow to bolt. Fairly good storage ability.
Matures in 85 days. (hybrid seeds)
ON455 A (1g) approximately 217 seeds
ON455 B (5g) approximately 1085 seeds
ON455 C (25g) approximately 5425 seeds
ON455 D (100g) approximately 21700 seeds
Conserver
CERTIFIED ORGANIC! Very appealing dark-skinned shallots with high shoulders and a round base. Direct sow Conserver F1 shallot seeds from February to March leaving no more than 8-10cm (3-4") between plants in the row. Or start some indoors under bright lights for transplanting out in late April/early May. Very flavourful!
Matures in 120 days. (hybrid seeds)
ON550 A (0.5g) approximately 137 seeds
ON550 B (2g) approximately 550 seeds
ON550 C (5g) approximately 1375 seeds
ON550 D (10g) approximately 2750 seeds
Copra
Storage Onion
Copra is a very reliable, medium-sized, round onion with dark-yellow skin and a narrow neck. It is the unequalled leader in hard types for long storage. Ours last well into the next summer!
Matures in 104 days. (hybrid seeds)
ON557 A (0.5g) approximately 96 seeds
ON557 B (5g) approximately 960 seeds
ON557 C (25g) approximately 4800 seeds
ON557 D (100g) approximately 19200 seeds
ON557 E (500g) approximately 96000 seeds
Eiffel
Eiffel replaces Ramrod. Like Ramrod scallions, Eiffel produces a nice strong upright-growing White Lisbon type scallion with little or no bulbing at the root end, even in the heat of summer. Eiffel grows straight, with mild, crisp, appealing flavour and good uniformity. Sow some short rows every two weeks from April to the end of September, and you'll have scallions all year long.
Matures in 65 days. (open pollinated seeds)
ON556 A (1g) approximately 291 seeds
ON556 B (5g) approximately 1455 seeds
ON556 C (25g) approximately 7275 seeds
ON556 D (100g) approximately 29100 seeds
ON556 E (500g) approximately 145500 seeds
Kelsae
For truly enormous onions, choose this hybrid developed in Scotland in the 1950s. Kelsae is a sweet, mild, white onion of the long day variety, suited to growing in northern regions. In 1995 one grower managed the world record of the largest onion ever grown at 16 lbs, 8 1/2 oz. Most growers will not achieve this size, but the bulbs will certainly be large. Kelsae keeps well into the following year.
Matures in 110 days. (hybrid seeds)
ON573 A (0.5g) approximately 125 seeds
ON573 B (2.5g) approximately 625 seeds
ON573 C (5g) approximately 1250 seeds
ON573 D (25g) approximately 6250 seeds
Kincho
Allium cepa
Scallion
A standard green onion for summer and fall production, Kinko are Japanese-type scallions with dark-green leaves and tall, straight, single-stalk stems that do not bulb. Increase the white stem length by planting in trenches and hilling up.
Matures in 50 days. (open pollinated seeds)
ON569 A (0.5g) approximately 255 seeds
ON569 B (5g) approximately 2550 seeds
ON569 C (25g) approximately 12750 seeds
ON569 D (100g) approximately 51000 seeds
ON569 E (500g) approximately 255000 seeds
Mammoth Improved
This monster HEIRLOOM prize-winning onion dates back to the 1800s, and is the classic exhibition variety that can reach a size of 56cm (22") in circumference. That's up to 3kg (6lb) each! Sow seeds indoors at the end of December/January and harden seedlings off for planting out in March or April. Very sweet taste!
Matures in 240 days. (open pollinated seeds)
ON578 A (1g) approximately 100 seeds
Pacific 22
Allium cepa
Scallion
The flavour of Pacific 22 is mild. If it is left to mature, little bulbs start that make great pickling onions. Harvest early for "spring onions." These plants have a vigorous root system and are resistant to many foliar diseases. Protect overwintering plants under a cloche.
Matures in 65 days. (open pollinated seeds)
ON555 A (1g) approximately 280 seeds
ON555 B (5g) approximately 1400 seeds
ON555 C (25g) approximately 7000 seeds
ON555 D (100g) approximately 28000 seeds
ON555 E (500g) approximately 140000 seeds
Parade Organic
CERTIFIED ORGANIC! Incredible uniformity for an open pollinated variety, with little or no bulbing. Dark green leaves grow vigorously with white stalks that can be made longer by hill up soil around them.
Matures in 70 days. (open pollinated seeds)
ON574 A (1g) approximately 476 seeds
ON574 B (5g) approximately 2380 seeds
ON574 C (25g) approximately 11900 seeds
ON574 D (100g) approximately 47600 seeds
Ramrod
Scallion
Ramrod bunching are a white-bulbing Lisbon-type scallion with stiff, erect leaves. Sow successively through spring, summer and autumn. September-sown seedlings are very cold-hardy and overwinter well for early spring harvests. A high-performance, boldly flavoured variety bred for English gardens, but perfect for the Coast. Chosen by Alan Titchmarsh as a favourite scallion or "salad onion.".
Matures in 65 days, 150 days overwintered. (open pollinated seeds)
ON571 A (1g) approximately 240 seeds
ON571 B (5g) approximately 1200 seeds
ON571 C (25g) approximately 6000 seeds
ON571 D (100g) approximately 24000 seeds
ON571 E (500g) approximately 120000 seeds
Red Marble Cipollini
A versatile variety that can be planted close together to produce attractive red pearl onions, or farther apart to produce true cipollini bulbs around 5cm (2") wide. Bulbs are squat with strong skins and excellent storage ability.
Matures in 105 days. (hybrid seeds)
ON448 A (1g) approximately 234 seeds
ON448 B (5g) approximately 1170 seeds
ON448 C (25g) approximately 5850 seeds
Redwing
Storage Onion
The ultimate in a red-skinned storage onion, this one stores nearly as well as Copra. Redwing produces globe-shaped bulbs 7-10cm (3-4") across, with unique deep-red, glossy skins and strong tops. Red onions are milder than yellow ones.
Matures in 110 days. (hybrid seeds)
ON558 A (0.5g) approximately 99 seeds
ON558 B (5g) approximately 995 seeds
ON558 C (25g) approximately 4975 seeds
ON558 D (100g) approximately 19900 seeds
ON558 E (500g) approximately 99500 seeds
Rossa di Milano
An unusual and rare HEIRLOOM from Italy. These storage onions have purple/red skins and a barrel shape, with flat bottoms. Sweet and pungent. Looks sensational when braided for winter use!
Matures in 110 days. (open pollinated seeds)
ON446 A (1g) approximately 420 seeds
ON446 B (5g) approximately 2100 seeds
ON446 C (25g) approximately 10500 seeds
Ruby Ring
Uniform, hard-bodied onions with dark red skins and nicely defined rings. Very good storage potential and ideal for growing in the 35° to 50° latitude. Good, strong flavour.
Matures in 112 days. (hybrid seeds)
ON553 A (0.5g) approximately 140 seeds
ON553 B (5g) approximately 1425 seeds
ON553 C (25g) approximately 7125 seeds
ON553 D (100g) approximately 28500 seeds
Sierra Blanca
Sierra Blanca replaces Super Star. This white globe onion grows quickly and may reach over 500g. It has a mild, sweet flavour and thick rings. It keeps well as a mild white onion, but not for long-term storage. Day neutral AAS winner from 2001. Good tolerance to pink root.
Matures in 100 days. (hybrid seeds)
ON559 A (0.5g) approximately 129 seeds
ON559 B (5g) approximately 1290 seeds
ON559 C (25g) approximately 6450 seeds
ON559 D (100g) approximately 25800 seeds
Walla Walla
The classic large overwintering onion of the Pacific Northwest. A very large, juicy onion with a mild flavour. It can be planted in the spring or in August to overwinter. Spring-planted seeds result in bulbs that are not quite as mild as the overwintered ones, and spring-sown Walla Walla onions may not size up as well. Hardy to -23°C (-10°F).
These untreated seeds are not pelleted. For pelleted seeds, see ON566.
Matures in 150 days, spring sown - 300 days fall sown. (open pollinated seeds)
ON565 A (1g) approximately 252 seeds
ON565 B (5g) approximately 1260 seeds
ON565 C (125g) approximately 31500 seeds
ON565 D (250g) approximately 63000 seeds
ON565 E (500g) approximately 126000 seeds
Walla Walla Pelleted
Pelleted seeds for easy spacing! Huge and delicious onions! Walla Walla is the classic onion of the Pacific Northwest. Our most popular onion seed.This very large, flattened onion is mild and juicy. Walla Walla can be planted in the spring or in August to overwinter. Spring-planted bulbs are not quite as mild as are fall sown (overwintering) ones.
Matures in 150 days, spring sown - 300 days fall sown. (open pollinated seeds) Overwintering Onion
ON566 A (2.5g) approximately 70 pelleted seeds
ON566 B (25g) approximately 700 pelleted seeds
ON566 C (125g) approximately 3500 pelleted seeds
ON556 D (500g) approximately 14000 pelleted seeds
ON566 E (1kg) approximately 28000 pelleted seeds
White Wing
Round, white, jumbo sized bulbs wtih upright tops. White Wing is not day-length dependent, so it will bulb up in any climate with a long enough season. Nice, pungent, medium sized, very firm onions with fantastic storage ability.
Matures in 105 days. (hybrid seeds)
ON560 A (1g) approximately 276 seeds
ON560 B (5g) approximately 1380 seeds
ON560 C (25g) approximately 6900 seeds
ON560 D (100g) approximately 27600 seeds