[Scribbler]

I'm going to grow onions for the first time this year (from sets). These will be a non-red variety. Any recommendations about what variety I should go for? In my allotment days I grew Ailsa Craig, but things have changed a bit since then I guess.

[DD.]

 I grew "Centurion" last year and they were my best ever crop.

Stored well also.

[bigben]

I grew sturon and was very pleased at both the size and how few I lost to rot. My red Baron were not so good but you'r after non red anyway.

[Aidy]

I was given half dozen of turbo last year as I normally only grow shallots, pretty good and stored well.

[DavidT]

I always use Sturon, they are very reliable and store well.

[Fisherman]

I grew New Fen Globe from Marshalls last year and they were good and stored well. Some were too big if anything! I have also grown Ailsa Craig in the past and they also grew well.

[AndyRVTR]

I grew Stuttgarter and Turbo last year, both good crops and stored really well.

[DavidT]

I grew Stuttgarter and Turbo last year, both good crops and stored really well.

Did you know that, Stuttgarter x Sturon = Turbo?

[Cavolo Nero]

Im growing onions from seed in a seed tray on my kitchen window ledge. Ive never done this before - should the shoots be standing up, or trailing everywhere like mine. Theyre rooted ok and still growing, but it just looks odd!

[DavidT]

They should be bent over early on. They will straighten as they grow.

[AndyRVTR]

Did you know that, Stuttgarter x Sturon = Turbo?
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Of course I did...   

[DavidT]

Yeah, right.

[Cavolo Nero]

They should be bent over early on. They will straighten as they grow.

Thanks - clearly I DONT know my onions!

[Nobbie]

Another vote for Sturon, great crop of large round onions which are storing well.

[DavidT]

They should be bent over early on. They will straighten as they grow.

Thanks - clearly I DONT know my onions!

You will, just stick with us.