Spring Onion
Mild, slim onions you eat whole. Quick from seed and easy to fit between other crops.
Things to look out for
- Sow a short row every few weeks for a steady supply
- Keep weed‑free — seedlings are easily smothered
- Pick the biggest first to thin the row gradually
What to sow
Sow thinly in shallow lines outside. Cover lightly and keep soil damp.
UK window: Mar–Aug (direct)
What to plant out
No transplanting needed — leave plants where they are sown.
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How to care
Keep weed‑free; weeds quickly out‑compete the slim seedlings. Water in dry weather for tender stems.
When to harvest
Pull when stems are pencil‑thick. Pick the largest first to give the rest more room.
UK window: May–Oct