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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: MikeB on August 22, 2005, 09:47:26

Title: Welsh Onions
Post by: MikeB on August 22, 2005, 09:47:26
Hi,

Can anybody tell me where I can purchase Welsh onions?

Regards

MikeB
Title: Re: Welsh Onions
Post by: terrace max on August 22, 2005, 10:45:38
Seeds here:

http://www.organiccatalog.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=827
Title: Re: Welsh Onions
Post by: MikeB on August 22, 2005, 11:04:08
Thanks terrace m

MikeB
Title: Re: Welsh Onions
Post by: terrace max on August 22, 2005, 11:29:19
No problem. Good luck with this very useful plant.
Title: Re: Welsh Onions
Post by: sussexcliff on August 22, 2005, 16:24:47
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.

Title: Re: Welsh Onions
Post by: MikeB on August 23, 2005, 08:19:28
Thanks for the info.  I've ordered them from the place suggested by Terrace max.

Thanks again to you both

Regards

MikeB
Title: Re: Welsh Onions
Post by: MikeB on August 23, 2005, 09:16:34
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
Title: Re: Welsh Onions
Post by: sussexcliff on September 01, 2005, 23:31:57
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
Title: Re: Welsh Onions
Post by: Multiveg on September 02, 2005, 11:50:57
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.
Title: Re: Welsh Onions
Post by: MikeB on September 02, 2005, 12:24:50
Hi MV

Thanks for the info.

Regards

MikeB
Title: Re: Welsh Onions
Post by: debi4529 on September 09, 2005, 23:46:37
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.