Growing Guides

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  ISHIKURA

  Onion Ishikura is a Japanese bunching type of onion. It produces long white stalks with short green tops which can be pulled when they are as thin as a pencil or as thick as a carrot. It doesn't form a bulb so looks almost like a young leek. It has a fine mild flavour to it which makes it ideal for salads or stir frys.

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  TUSCANY

  Well suited to the UK climate, this vigorous variety produces few spines so it's easier to pick. It has resistance to powdery mildew and yields a large supply of very dark straight fruits. Has firm flesh and excellent flavour.

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  LYON

  Produces heavy yields of long thick white stems that have a delicious flavour and are also good for the show bench. Has good winter hardiness for lifting from October through to December.

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  LOBJOITS GREEN

  One of the larger cos lettuces, it is very upright and yields good sized hearts of tip-top flavour and texture. Can be cut over a long season.