spring onion 'White Lisbon'
spring onion or Allium cepa 'White Lisbon'
A superb bulbing spring onion that's long been a firm favourite for reliability, with an excellent mild flavour that has just the right amount of bite. The tall, pure white skinned stems are quick to develop and very hardy, so you can start sowing early through till late autumn for delicious spring onions to pull right through the season.
Spring onions make a great filler in between slow-growing veg like Brussels sprouts: sow into the gaps between plants to double your harvest from the same space. A heritage variety, 'White Lisbon' was introduced before 1787.
Spring onions make a great filler in between slow-growing veg like Brussels sprouts: sow into the gaps between plants to double your harvest from the same space. A heritage variety, 'White Lisbon' was introduced before 1787.
How to care for spring onion White Lisbon:
Keep the area weed-free to reduce competition. Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially in dry spells, which helps produce tender, mild-flavoured stems. A light feed with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season can encourage strong, healthy growth.
Harvest spring onions once the stems reach a usable size, usually when they are around 1-2cm (up to 1in) in diameter. You can pull the whole plant or trim outer leaves as needed for a continuous supply. Regular harvesting also encourages the bulbs to remain tender and prevents them from bolting. Mulching can help retain moisture and protect the shallow roots.
Harvest spring onions once the stems reach a usable size, usually when they are around 1-2cm (up to 1in) in diameter. You can pull the whole plant or trim outer leaves as needed for a continuous supply. Regular harvesting also encourages the bulbs to remain tender and prevents them from bolting. Mulching can help retain moisture and protect the shallow roots.
Sowing instructions:
Make early sowings into shallow drills in a cold frame or under cloches: later in the season sow direct into the ground. There's no need to thin: just remove cloches by mid-April and as they grow pull every other onion to allow those still in the ground to continue growing. Naturally thin the crop during the season. Ideal for successional sowing for all Summer crop. As they are in the garden for such a short time, they can be grown in between slower growing vegetables.
Eventual height:
0.45m
Eventual spread:
0.1m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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Pets: TOXIC if eaten
approx 800 seeds
£2.29
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