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​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.

Multiplers

Onion Sets, Multipliers
Multiplier 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

Red

Onion Sets, Red
Large, 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

Shallots

Onion Sets, Shallots
Medium 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

Spanish

Onion Sets, Spanish
Large, 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

White

Onion Sets, White
Medium 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 Dutch

Onion Sets, Yellow Dutch
Medium 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