Leek
How to Grow Leeks in the UK Leeks turn a spring sowing into useful autumn and winter meals. They take time to fill out, but hardy varieties can wait in the ground until the kitchen needs them. Choose varieties for different harvest dates, transplant carefully and protect the crop where allium pests are troublesome. Sow […]
Onion
How to Grow Onions in the UK Bulb onions turn a sunny patch of ground into a useful kitchen store. Start with sets for straightforward planting, or choose seed for a wider range of varieties. The main jobs are keeping weeds down, watering during growth and drying the mature bulbs carefully before storage. Grow from […]
Allium (Ornamental)
How to Grow Allium (Ornamental) in the UK Ornamental alliums turn a handful of autumn planted bulbs into a spring display of purple globes, starry flowers and sculptural seedheads. They suit sunny borders, gravel gardens and deep pots. Choose by flowering time as well as height: the familiar May and June alliums can be followed […]
