
Mr Fothergill's Paris Silverskin Onion Seeds - White Pickling Variety, Sun or Part Shade
Description & Specs
Mr Fothergill's Paris Silverskin Onion Vegetable Seeds produce crisp, sweet white pickling onions, often known as cocktail onions. This quick-growing, adaptable variety can be sown thickly without thinning and performs well in a range of soils, in pots or open ground.
- Type: Onion (Paris Silverskin pickling)
- Skin colour: white
- Germination: around 14 days
- Sow depth: 12mm
- Planting space: 15cm apart
- Position: full sun or part shade
Sow 12mm deep in a sunny position for a steady supply of small, crisp bulbs ideal for pickling. Easy to grow and quick to mature, the Paris Silverskin is a reliable choice for the home gardener who enjoys home-made pickles.
More about this product
Mr Fothergill's Paris Silverskin Onion Seeds are a reliable choice for growing crisp, sweet white pickling onions in various soil types.
- Quick-growing white pickling (cocktail) onions
- Can be sown thickly without thinning
- Germinates in around 14 days; sow 12mm deep, space 15cm apart
- Grows well in pots; suits sunny or part-shade positions
Sow into a sunny position for a steady supply of small, crisp onions ideal for pickling.
Questions & Answers
What are Paris Silverskin onions used for?
They are a white pickling variety, often used as cocktail onions.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow them 12mm deep into prepared soil.
Do I need to thin the seedlings?
No, this variety can be sown thickly without the need for thinning.
How long does germination take?
Germination typically takes around 14 days.
Can I grow them in pots?
Yes, they grow well in pots as well as open ground.
What position do they prefer?
They suit sunny areas and part-shade positions.
Shipping & Returns
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