One of the most popular crops for the gardener. The onion family covers such a wide range of types; from chives to spring onions. Spring onions can be harvested for both the bulb and the stems. If you're looking to grow your own onions but don't want to wait as long, try our onion sets or shallot sets. Early sowings can be made under glass from December for large exhibition types and up to February for other bulbing types. Sow into pots or seed trays, and lightly cover with a sprinkle of vermiculite or compost, and place at a temperature of 14°C. Greenhouse sown seedlings can be pricked out into individual pots or modular trays. Move plants to a cold frame in April to harden off before planting outside at 15cm apart. Outdoor sowings can be made in April.