Thompson & Morgan Onion Elisa and Karminka Mix Seeds

Enjoy a vibrant harvest with Thompson & Morgan Onion Elisa and Karminka Mix Seeds, offering both red and brown-skinned varieties that mature early for fresh picking between August and September. You'll love their classic elliptical shape and the excellent storage potential—once lifted, bulbs keep their flavour and texture for months. Sow directly outdoors or start indoors for flexibility, and follow the included care instructions for a reliable crop in full sun. With around 180 seeds in each packet, you’ll have plenty to grow for your home or allotment. How to grow: Direct sow onions outdoors in spring on any firm, well-drained soil in full sun. Sow thinly at a depth of 1cm (1/2”) and a distance of 30cm (12”) between rows. Prepare the planting area several weeks in advance by incorporating some well-rotted garden compost to improve drainage and soil fertility. Avoid planting onions on freshly manured soil. On particularly wet ground, try growing onions in raised beds. When large enough to handle, thin onion seedlings to 10cm (4”) apart for medium sized bulbs, or at a slightly wider spacing if larger bulbs are required. Alternatively sow onion seed indoors in module trays at a depth of 1cm (1/2”), using free-draining, seed sowing compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 10-15C (50-59F) until after germination which usually takes 10-14 days. Once germinated, grow onions on in cool conditions until all risk of frost has passed and they are large enough to plant outdoors at a distance of 10cm (4”) apart. Water the plants thoroughly after planting. Supplied as packet containing 180 seeds.