onion 'Hercules'
onion sets
- 50 × sets
- £3.49
- available to order from winter
- 150 × sets
- £9.99 £10.47
- available to order from winter
Delivery options
- Bulbs (only) £4.95
- Position: full sun
- Soil: any soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Harvesting period: June to July
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Set size: 14/21
Large, near-rounded bulbs with a golden skin and firm, strongly flavoured flesh, appear in abundance on this bolt-resistant variety. Ready to harvest earlier in the season than many of the others, this award-winning onion also has a long shelf life, so they can be stored (and enjoyed) over several months. - Garden care: Plant onion sets so that the tips are just showing, and then firm the soil around them from mid-February to March, 15cm (6in) apart in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Lift the onions when they are mature (normally in August) and allow them to dry before using.
