Sturon
A dependable maincrop onion with good storage qualities and firm, globe-shaped bulbs.
When to plant Onions in Dundee
Allium cepa
A hardy allium for UK gardens, grown from sets. Plant spring sets for a summer crop, or named overwintering sets in autumn for an earlier lift. It needs free-draining soil, steady weeding, and a careful cure before storing.
45 cm · Full Sun · Moderate Water
Calibrated to Dundee · last frost ≈ 3 May
| Activity | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant out | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Harvest | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Growing guide
What to do through the growing season
Growing guide for
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Plant spring sets for the simplest summer crop. This suits a sunny, free-draining bed.
01
Prepare the Bed
19 Mar to 3 AprWork the soil from 19th March - 3rd April. It must drain freely and have a fine tilth. Mix in compost or well-rotted manure. Do not add fresh manure.
02
Plant Sets
29 Mar to 19 AprPlant spring sets from 29th March - 19th April, tips just showing. Space apart, in rows apart. Water in well.
- Birds lift sets. Cover with fleece or mesh until they root.
03
Keep Weed Free
29 Mar to 17 Aug Dates as each sowing reaches this stageFrom 29th March to 17th August, keep weeds down. Hand-weed close to the bulbs. Water in dry spells while the bulbs are swelling. Keep the soil moist, not soggy.
04
Lift and Cure Bulbs
16 Aug to 4 Oct Dates as each sowing reaches this stageLift bulbs through 16th August - 4th October, when the tops yellow and fall over. Dry them somewhere warm and airy for two to three weeks, then trim the roots and loose tops before storing.
Suggested varieties
Popular varieties of Onion to consider
Red Baron
A reliable red onion with good colour and a steady crop from sets or transplants.
Senshyu Yellow
A well-known overwintering onion that can be planted in autumn for an early summer harvest in mild UK gardens.
Centurion
A widely grown, high-yielding set onion with good tolerance to bolting.
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