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Onion & Garlic Collection for Larger Gardens/Allotments 6 x 20 tuber packs Collection comprises 1 pack each of (clockwise from top left): Onion Hercules: Well named, producing large, almost round well flavoured bulbs. Attractive dark golden brown skins. Excellent storage potential. Shallot Golden Gourmet: This is a major advance on the traditional Giant Yellow and produces larger and better quality bulbs with reduced bolting incidence. Garlic: Easy to grow and good for you. Preferring a light, rich soil. Separate the bulbs into individual cloves and plant just below the surface in late winter/early spring. Lift and dry the bulbs in late summer and store cool. Onion Rumba: British bred variety developed over 8 years to give an improved vigour, shape and storage than Sturon. Shallot Red Sun: Gaining in popularity due to its attractive red tinged skin. Arguably the best of the red shallots. Good yields of crisp, white fleshed bulbs of excellent flavour for cooking, in salads or for pickling. Bulbs have long storage potential. Elephant Garlic: Spring Planting Garlic. Not a true garlic but a stem leek which produces massive bulbs approximately 10cm (4 inches) in diameter. The cloves are also much larger than conventional garlic with a milder taste making it suitable for a wide choice of culinary uses, especially roasting. |
Onion : ABS 101 1 pack Heat Treated Heat treated similarly to Alpha. The earliest spring-planted set. Plant from late January and can be ready to harvest as early as the end of June, earlier than autumn-planted sets. Good storage potential for such an early variety. Heat Treated process to reduce bolting risk on planting. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : ABS 101 2 packs Heat Treated Heat treated similarly to Alpha. The earliest spring-planted set. Plant from late January and can be ready to harvest as early as the end of June, earlier than autumn-planted sets. Good storage potential for such an early variety. Heat Treated process to reduce bolting risk on planting. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Ailsa Craig : Giant/Show Vegetable 1 packet A splendid exhibition variety of golden merit producing large globe shaped onions with a rich, golden straw coloured skin. As well as being a super show variety, it is also one of the best varieties for general cultivation producing large onions with an excellent mild flavour. Can also be autumn sown. |
Onion : Alpha 1 pack Introduced Exclusively by T&M Heat Treated Heat treated, but is completed by end of December so despatches can commence from early January. Can be planted from late January if soil conditions allow, or pot into small pots of compost and transplant. A shade later maturity than ABS101 to harvest from early July. Heat Treated process to reduce bolting risk on planting. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Alpha 2 packs Introduced Exclusively by T&M Heat Treated Heat treated, but is completed by end of December so despatches can commence from early January. Can be planted from late January if soil conditions allow, or pot into small pots of compost and transplant. A shade later maturity than ABS101 to harvest from early July. Heat Treated process to reduce bolting risk on planting. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Autumn Planting : Senshyu 1 pack Autumn Onion Set One of the original 'Japanese overwintered' varieties which has proven successful for many years. Semi flat, more yellow/brown skinned for late June maturity. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Autumn Planting : Senshyu 2 packs Autumn Onion Set One of the original 'Japanese overwintered' varieties which has proven successful for many years. Semi flat, more yellow/brown skinned for late June maturity. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Autumn Planting : Shakespeare 1 pack Autumn Onion Set British bred variety with superb over wintering qualities and producing darker brown skinned bulbs than most varieties. Good sized bulbs, skin quality and storage. Harvest from early July. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Autumn Planting : Shakespeare 2 packs Autumn Onion Set British bred variety with superb over wintering qualities and producing darker brown skinned bulbs than most varieties. Good sized bulbs, skin quality and storage. Harvest from early July. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Bedfordshire Champion 1 packet A very popular and reliable variety for well over 100 years. Ideally suited to our climate producing large globe shaped, golden brown skinned bulbs with crisp white flesh. Late summer maturity. Well grown bulbs have excellent storing capabilities. Grows best in well-drained, rich soil in full sun. |
Onion : Bunton's Showstopper 1 packet From a 'sport' which Ken Bunton, a T&M customer, has re-selected over a number of years for shape, a larger base and good skin quality. Produces an award-winning exhibitor onion weighing up to 2.27kg (5lb) as well as a mild-tasting vegetable for the kitchen. Maintained by T&M. |
Onion : Cipollini Yellow 1 packet Quick-growing small, flat-shaped bulbs, with yellow/brown skins and crisp white, tasty flesh. Excellent for a range of culinary uses. Ideal used for successional sowing through the spring. Sowing densities will determine the bulb size you harvest. |
Onion : Corrado 1 pack Exclusive A fortnight later than Alpha for mid July maturity, producing a heavy yield of straw-coloured, round bulbs of excellent keeping quality. Showing exceptional promise in commercial trials. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Corrado 2 packs Exclusive A fortnight later than Alpha for mid July maturity, producing a heavy yield of straw-coloured, round bulbs of excellent keeping quality. Showing exceptional promise in commercial trials. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Garnet 1 pack Heat Treated An improved Red Baron producing more single centred bulbs and a shade earlier to maturity. Heat Treated process to reduce bolting risk on planting, particularly from red varieties. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Garnet 2 packs Heat Treated An improved Red Baron producing more single centred bulbs and a shade earlier to maturity. Heat Treated process to reduce bolting risk on planting, particularly from red varieties. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Golden Ball 1 pack Heat Treated. Very popular and reliable giving heavy yields of golden brown skinned, crisp flavoursome bulbs. Excellent keeper. Heat Treated process to reduce bolting risk on planting. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Golden Ball 2 packs Heat Treated. Very popular and reliable giving heavy yields of golden brown skinned, crisp flavoursome bulbs. Excellent keeper. Heat Treated process to reduce bolting risk on planting. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Hercules 1 pack Introduced Exclusively by T&M Well named, producing large, almost round well flavoured bulbs. Attractive dark golden brown skins. Excellent storage potential. Outstanding in RHS assessment trials winning an AGM award. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Hercules 2 packs Introduced Exclusively by T&M Well named, producing large, almost round well flavoured bulbs. Attractive dark golden brown skins. Excellent storage potential. Outstanding in RHS assessment trials winning an AGM award. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Hi Keeper F1 Hybrid 1 packet The best bulb variety to sow outdoors in autumn for overwintering, producing quality bulbs, 120g (4oz) in weight. Ideal for the exhibitor as well as the kitchen. Good winter hardiness. Can also be spring sown, producing quality bulbs. Prefers rich, moist soil in an open situation. |
Onion : Hyred F1 1 pack Introduced Exclusively by T&M Heat Treated Hyred is the first red F1 hybrid set which produces a rounder shaped bulb than Red Baron with a more intense flesh colour,a stronger flavour, heavier yields and longer storage potential. Heat Treated process to reduce bolting risk on planting, particularly from red varieties. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Hyred F1 2 packs Introduced Exclusively by T&M Heat Treated Hyred is the first red F1 hybrid set which produces a rounder shaped bulb than Red Baron with a more intense flesh colour,a stronger flavour, heavier yields and longer storage potential. Heat Treated process to reduce bolting risk on planting, particularly from red varieties. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Hystar F1 - Organic 1 packet A mid early-ripening hybrid producing firm, round bulbs with excellent skin quality and impeccable flavour. Gives good yields of tasty onions, which also store well for winter use. Bulbs will store a long time before sprouting. Bred to give increased Hybrid vigour, garden performance and flavour, thus increasing your harvest. Due to their wide ranging pest and disease resistance, there will be no need for the use of chemicals. |
Onion : Jet Set 1 pack RHS Award of Garden Merit.The gardeners' favourite with hybrid vigour for your earliest crops. Heavy yield of globe shaped bulbs with excellent storage potential. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Jet Set 2 packs RHS Award of Garden Merit.The gardeners' favourite with hybrid vigour for your earliest crops. Heavy yield of globe shaped bulbs with excellent storage potential. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Marco F1 Hybrid 1 packet A maincrop variety with excellent storage capabilities, often staying in good condition until March. Thin necked, straw coloured round bulbs grow to a good size in most soils and have a good disease tolerance. |
Onion : Mixed Red, White & Brown 1 pack Exclusive Now we offer such a wide choice of varieties we thought why not mix 3 varieties for those gardeners with limited space and who want to try all the colours for their culinary needs. The 3 colours are easily identified in the pack. Red Baron (red), Snowball (white) and ABS 101 (brown). Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Mixed Red, White & Brown 2 packs Exclusive Now we offer such a wide choice of varieties we thought why not mix 3 varieties for those gardeners with limited space and who want to try all the colours for their culinary needs. The 3 colours are easily identified in the pack. Red Baron (red), Snowball (white) and ABS 101 (brown). Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Mixed Red, White & Brown (Heat Treated) 1 pack Exclusive as Heat Treated Sets Now we offer such a wide choice of varieties we thought why not mix 3 varieties for those gardeners with limited space and who want to try all the colours for their culinary needs. The 3 colours are easily identified. Garnet (red), Snowball (white) and ABS 101 (brown). Heat Treated process to reduce bolting risk on planting, particularly from red varieties. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Mixed Red, White & Brown (Heat Treated) 2 packs Exclusive as Heat Treated Sets Now we offer such a wide choice of varieties we thought why not mix 3 varieties for those gardeners with limited space and who want to try all the colours for their culinary needs. The 3 colours are easily identified. Garnet (red), Snowball (white) and ABS 101 (brown). Heat Treated process to reduce bolting risk on planting, particularly from red varieties. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Red Baron 1 packet A mid-late maturing variety with flattish-round bulbs of a beautiful dark red colour. An excellent cropper producing attractive, firm well flavoured bulbs which keep well. |
Onion : Red Baron 1 pack Heat Treated The same attributes as its seed raised cousin. Easy to grow from heat treated onion sets to avoid bolting. Has eye-catching red rimmed flesh and a stronger flavour than most onions. Extremely popular. Heat Treated process to reduce bolting risk on planting, particularly from red varieties. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Red Baron 2 packs Heat Treated The same attributes as its seed raised cousin. Easy to grow from heat treated onion sets to avoid bolting. Has eye-catching red rimmed flesh and a stronger flavour than most onions. Extremely popular. Heat Treated process to reduce bolting risk on planting, particularly from red varieties. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Red Emperor 1 pack Heat Treated The earliest maturing quality red from spring planting with flattened globe shaped bulbs, actually having a similar maturity to the overwintered red variety Electric. Heat Treated process to reduce bolting risk on planting, particularly from red varieties. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Red Emperor 2 packs Heat Treated The earliest maturing quality red from spring planting with flattened globe shaped bulbs, actually having a similar maturity to the overwintered red variety Electric. Heat Treated process to reduce bolting risk on planting, particularly from red varieties. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Rosanna 1 packet A distinct and appealing reddish-brown skinned, semi-globe shaped bulb with a strong flavour and stunning pink rings when sliced. Improved breeding, but still offering a taste of the past, similar to those purchased from the French onion seller of yesteryear. |
Onion : Rosanna 1 pack Heat Treated A distinct and appealing reddish brown skinned, semi-globe shaped bulb with stunning pink rings when sliced. A taste of the past, developed and now re-introduced, an onion for all culinary dishes. Heat Treated process to reduce bolting risk on planting, particularly from red varieties. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Rosanna 2 packs Heat Treated A distinct and appealing reddish brown skinned, semi-globe shaped bulb with stunning pink rings when sliced. A taste of the past, developed and now re-introduced, an onion for all culinary dishes. Heat Treated process to reduce bolting risk on planting, particularly from red varieties. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Rumba 1 pack British bred variety developed over 8 years to give an improved vigour, shape and storage than Sturon. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Rumba 2 packs British bred variety developed over 8 years to give an improved vigour, shape and storage than Sturon. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
RHS Vegetable Collection : Onion : Salad Onion Apache (Deep Purple) 1 packet Salad Onion Apache (Deep Purple) is an attractive deep purple-red skinned spring onion with a mild flavour and a crisp texture. The purple outer skin merges with the silver when peeled, adding a colour contrast to salads. Ideal for growing in containers, or outdoors throughout the season. Seeds are in the RHS Vegetable Collection. |
Onion : Setton 1 pack An improvement on the popular Sturon. More uniform shape, higher yields and better storage potential. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Setton 2 packs An improvement on the popular Sturon. More uniform shape, higher yields and better storage potential. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Snowball 1 pack Attractive white skinned and fleshed deeper round bulbs with excellent storing potential. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Snowball 2 packs Attractive white skinned and fleshed deeper round bulbs with excellent storing potential. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Sturon 1 pack Traditional and reliable favourite producing good sized semi-round bulbs with good keeping qualities. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Sturon 2 packs Traditional and reliable favourite producing good sized semi-round bulbs with good keeping qualities. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Sturon - Duchy Originals 1 packet Firm, brown skinned bulbs with pungent white flesh. Good storage ability. |
Onion : Stuttgarter Giant 1 pack Performed well in commercial assessments against Red Baron. A very popular, reliable flatter shaped variety. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Stuttgarter Giant 2 packs Performed well in commercial assessments against Red Baron. A very popular, reliable flatter shaped variety. Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependant on weather, harvesting and grading issues. |
Onion : Supasweet™ (Dulcinea) F1 Hybrid 1 packet A breeding breakthrough! The first commercial variety of sweet and mild bulb onions available to UK gardeners. The large semi-globe, copper-skinned bulbs are so sweet and juicy they can be eaten raw providing you with a full range of health benefits including vitamin C and the antioxidant, quercetin. Bulbs are best used as required, as they are not renowned for their storage capabilities. Please note: Onion flavour (its sweetness and mildness) is significantly affected by soil type, weather conditions and its sulphur content. Light, sandy soils produce the highest levels of sweetness, whereas clay and dark organic soils can result in bulbs with a stronger flavour. |
Onion and Garlic Collection 3 packs - 1 of each Collection comprises 1 pack each of: Onion Hercules: Well named, producing large, almost round well flavoured bulbs. Attractive dark golden brown skins. Excellent storage potential. Outstanding in RHS assessment trials winning an AGM award. Shallot Golden Gourmet: RHS Award of Merit. This is a major advance on the traditional Giant yellow and produces larger and better quality bulbs with reduced bolting incidence. The lovely golden brown skinned bulbs store well throughout the winter. Garlic: Easy to grow and good for you. Preferring a light, rich soil. Separate the bulbs into individual cloves and plant just below the surface in late winter/early spring. Lift and dry the bulbs in late summer and store cool. |
Vita Sementi Italian Seeds : Onion : Bulbing Cipolla Tonda Musona 1 packet Large, round, white skinned and fleshed bulb onions for storing through the autumn and winter. Delicious sliced and added to salads or used for all cooking purposes. |
Vita Sementi Italian Seeds : Onion : Cipolla Ramata di Milano 1 packet Straw brown skinned, top shaped tapering bulbs, with crisp white flesh ideal for storing through the autumn and winter for all culinary uses. |
Vita Sementi Italian Seeds : Onion : Cipolla Rossa di Toscana 1 packet Glossy, red skinned, deeper, more top shaped bulbs of darker flesh with red tinge to the rings. Flavour is quite pungent. Ideal for storing and using throughout the autumn and winter. |
Vita Sementi Italian Seeds : Onion : Salad Onion Cipollotto Blanca de Lisboa 1 packet The traditional Italian 'spring onions' an essential ingredient for salads throughout the season. Best pulled small before bulbing develops. |
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