Globe Onion Seeds

Globe Onion Seeds

Globe onions are loved for their impressive size, uniform round shape and excellent versatility in the kitchen. While growing onions from sets is quick and easy, raising globe onions from seed is especially rewarding - it’s more economical and gives you the satisfaction of nurturing your crop right from the very beginning.

Most gardeners sow onion seeds indoors in trays or pots of compost between December and February. By late March to early April, your seedlings should be ready to plant out into raised beds, containers or directly into the ground, where they’ll grow steadily through spring and summer.

Once you’ve chosen your Globe Onion seeds, do have a look at our handy guide on how to grow onions, where you’ll find the latest tips and pointers from the Fothergill’s gardeners. 
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Harvesting your own home‑grown Globe Onions is incredibly satisfying, and most varieties are ready from August to September. When the leaves begin to yellow and flop over, it’s a sign that your onions are ready to be lifted.

Globe onions are prized not only for their flavour but also for their excellent storing potential. Once harvested, allow them to dry for a few weeks before storing in trays, paper bags or mesh sacks somewhere cool and dry. Properly cured, they’ll keep for several months, perfect for extending your homegrown harvest well into winter.

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Our collection includes some of the most popular and reliable globe onion seeds, from the richly coloured Red Baron to the prizewinning Ailsa Craig. You can even try Silverskin onions if you fancy growing your own pickling onions.

Browse our full range and order your onion seeds today. And while you’re here, why not explore our wider selection of vegetable seeds and flower seeds to make the most of your growing space — whether you’re cultivating an allotment, a cut flower patch or a garden that blends ornamentals with edibles.