Mr Fothergill's Onion De Paris (Silverskin) Seeds, Mild and sweet, perfect for pickling. Silverskin onions are ideal for growing in containers or pots of compost on a patio or balcony where space is limited.

Sow outdoors thinly where they are to crop, 1.5cm deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Allow 15cm between rows. Early sowings may benefit from cloche protection. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. No thinning is required if sown thinly, but keep well watered in dry spells. Harvest when the leaves start to bend down and yellow.

• The ideal onion for pickling or using whole in casseroles
• Quick growing and has a sweet, mild flavour
• Good source of vitamin C

Sow time: Mar-Jul
Flowering/Harvesting time: Jun-Nov