Topic: Welsh Onions

[MikeB]

Hi,

Can anybody tell me where I can purchase Welsh onions?

Regards

MikeB

[terrace max]

Seeds here:

http://www.organiccatalog.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=827

[MikeB]

Thanks terrace m

MikeB

[terrace max]

No problem. Good luck with this very useful plant.

[sussexcliff]

Found this at www.victoriana.ws

Onion - Siberian Everlasting
Sometimes also referred to as the Welsh Onion and botanically known as Allium fistulosum. You can sow anytime Spring to Autumn. Use the thinnings like Spring onions allowing those that remain 9" apart in rows 15" apart. They grow into strong clumps that you `pull' as required for any purpose you need onions for. Always leave part of the clump to regenerate. They can last many years and will grow in part shade. These are grown in Russia and as the name implies will sustain very severe Winter weather.

[MikeB]

Thanks for the info.  I've ordered them from the place suggested by Terrace max.

Thanks again to you both

Regards

MikeB

[MikeB]

Hi Sussexcliff

I tried the site you mentioned, they claim that you can get 1 ton of potatoes from 6 seed potatoes.  Have you tried it?

Regards

MikeB

[sussexcliff]

No, I wouldn't know what to do with a ton of pots. Besides seriously as pots take up space for so long, I'm going to concentrate on early first earlies, early second earlies, lates and Christmas ones.

I'm trying to grow stuff to harvest when it's expensive in the shops. We'll see how we get on!!

Cheers
Cliff

[Multiveg]

Think there is also a red welsh onion. Tuckers seeds i think sell it - now where are my catalogues, - ah yes, just in the box under my desk!!!  Red Welsh Onion - stronger flavour than the white type, also hardier. Very attractive. - www.edwintucker.com though they haven't got online ordering yet.

[MikeB]

Hi MV

Thanks for the info.

Regards

MikeB

[debi4529]

I've been buying my seeds on ebay and have welsh onions ready to sow next season. just can' wait, thought it was something different to try.