Mr Fothergill's Onion (Spring) Ishikura Seeds, Easy and quick to grow, slow to bulb. Spring 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, but keep well watered in dry spells. Regular sowings made every two to three weeks will ensure a continuous supply through the summer.

• Long, thin ‘bunching’ onion with little waste
• Quick to mature, but slow to form bulbs
• Good source of vitamin C

Sow time: Mar-Jul
Flowering/Harvesting time: May-Oct