Spring Onion Purplette

£2.95

Spring Onion Purplette

£2.95

A beautiful easy to grow spring onion with vibrant purple skins and a crisp, mild flavour. This compact, round variety is easy to grow in both containers and garden beds, making it ideal for small spaces. Delicious sliced fresh into salads, scattered over stir-fries, or pickled for a colourful garnish.

Average 100 seeds.

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Additional Information

Growing Information

sowing info

Sow thinly into moist, well-prepared soil or compost at a depth of 13mm, with rows 15cm apart. No thinning needed. Water well in dry spells and sow every two weeks for a steady supply. Succession sow every 2 weeks for a continuous supply.

growing info

Spring onions are a relatively low maintenance and easy to grow crop. Water during dry spells and protect with fine insect mesh if you have a problem with allium leaf miner. Full maturity in 10-12 weeks.

Timings and Position

Sowing Months: March – July

Harvest Months: June – November

Position: Full sun

Key information

Weight 0.007336 kg
Dimensions 13.2 × 9.5 × 0.2 cm