Onions Sets
Onions are an incredibly useful vegetable that is a staple in a wide variety of cuisines. Commonly used as a way to flavour warm, savory dishes, such as soups and stews, onions can also be roasted, grilled, sautéed, pickled, or prepared in a range of other ways — making them a versatile choice for vegetable gardeners. One of the easiest ways to start growing onions is by planting onion sets. Onion sets are small onion bulbs that have grown from seed for a full season, then dried and harvested before they can fully mature. When planted in the spring, onion sets can provide you with a headstart on growth and allow you to harvest earlier in the year than if you were planting seeds.
MultiplersMultiplier onions or bunching onions are long stem green onions bursting with flavour. These early season green onions are great for cooking or eating fresh in salads. Using onion sets allows you to skip the step of planting onion seed indoors.
Days to Maturity: 70 Exposure: Full Sun |
RedLarge, firm Red onion with sweet to mild onion flavour. The red onion is great for eating fresh in salads, cooking or making sauces. Using onion sets allows you to skip the step of planting onion seed indoors. Moderate variety for storage.
Days to Maturity: 100 Exposure: Full Sun |
ShallotsMedium elongated, firm onion with moderate onion and garlic flavour. The gourmet Shallot is a versatile onion for cooking that offers a hint garlic flavour. Harvest when the tops of the onions have started to yellow or before the first frost.
Days to Maturity: 90 Exposure: Full Sun |
SpanishLarge, elongated onion bulb, firm with a light brown skin and a mild to sweet onion flavour. The Spanish onion is great for salsa, sauces and cooking. Using onion sets allows you to skip the step of planting onion seed indoors. This onion has a moderate shelf life.
Days to Maturity: 105 Exposure: Full Sun |
WhiteMedium to large, firm White onion with mild onion flavour. The white onion is one of the most popular raw eating onions available. Using onion sets allows you to skip the step of planting onion seed indoors. Excellent variety for storage.
Days to Maturity: 105 Exposure: Full Sun |
Yellow DutchMedium to large, firm yellow onion with moderate onion flavour. The Yellow Dutch onion is one of the most popular cooking onions available. Using onion sets allows you to skip the step of planting onion seed indoors. Excellent variety for storage.
Days to Maturity: 110 Exposure: Full Sun |