Onion 'Ailsa Craig' is a time-honoured favourite among both exhibition growers and home gardeners. Known for its beautifully rounded bulbs and rich, straw-coloured skins, this variety offers a mild, sweet flavour that’s ideal for cooking and storing. Its impressive appearance and reliable performance have made it a staple on show benches for generations. Whether you’re aiming for competition-worthy onions or simply want a tasty, long-storing variety for your kitchen, 'Ailsa Craig' fits the bill. It's easy to grow and can be sown directly into the garden or started indoors in modules for earlier crops. With proper care, it produces generous yields of large, flavoursome bulbs that can be harvested from midsummer onwards. How to Grow:Light: Full sun is essential for healthy bulb development. Temperature: Germinates well at 10–15°C. Hardy once established. Watering: Water during dry spells but avoid overwatering. Feeding: Add compost before planting; avoid fresh manure. Humidity: Prefers open, well-ventilated sites to reduce risk of rot. Images shown are for guidance only and show the expected results of plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e. g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Decorative pots are not supplied. Features: Enduringly popular giant onion variety with rich, golden, straw-coloured skin Excellent mild flavour, ideal for both show and kitchen use Easy to grow from seed, suitable for direct sowing or module transplanting Hardy annual, adaptable to various soil types with proper preparation Specifications: Dimensions: H:5 x W:5 x D:5 cm Weight: 0.2 kg Model Number: KF4393
