Autumn Onion ,Shallot, Garlic and Broad Bean Order
Each year our Society provide us with onions, shallots, garlic and Broad Beans, and Kings Seeds at substantially reduced prices.
This year’s selection of winter onions sets and shallots include ‘Senshyu’ an easy to grow yellow semi-globe onion with a superb taste and Autumn Winter; along with ‘Blood Red’ onions which have rich crimson outer skins and round generous bulbs. These onions can be eaten raw or roasted but are also versatile enough that they can be picked early as a salad onion.
The onions come in a weight of 250grams which is equivalent to approximately 60 individual sets at a cost of £1.00
Our selection of shallot is ‘Red Sun.’ It is arguably the best of all red shallots. Producing good yields of crisp, white fleshed bulbs of excellent flavour for cooking, salads or for pickling. Bulbs have long storage potential. The shallots come in a weight of 500grams equivalent to around 12 individual sets at a cost of £1.80.
Those wishing to take advantage of this offer on onions and shallots should complete the attached form and return to either the Store or on-line to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Closing date for orders is 29th July.
Cultural notes on onions and shallots, essentially for the guidance of new growers and as a refresher for those more experienced. Follow this link: https://www.northlincolnhorticulturalsociety.co.uk/articles and scroll down to onions and shallots.
M Reynolds
