[cudders]

Hi,

Fancy growing some onions this year so I can make my own pickled onions.

Is there a particular variety to get? Also as they are small i guess I should be looking for seeds rather than sets?

Cudders

[DD.]

Shallots are the main source, numerous different varieties on the market and everyone will tell you a different one as their favourite, so I won't!

As for seeds, "Paris" silver skinned onions are a good variety and grow into a nice size bulb for pickling. Haven't done them for a good many years, but have the seeds on order for this time around.

[compostqueen]

I've got some seed of "Brown Pickling Onion" from Marshalls.  Grown them for a couple of years and they're fine.  Sow from March  

[cudders]

Thanks chaps,

I'll get some ordered and give it a go!

Cudders