Onions
difficulty rating: easy
suitable growing site: open ground or large pot - balcony, garden or allotment
days from sowing to harvesting: 50-90 days
risk of cross-pollination: low
when to sow: sow bean seeds in april in pots seedling compost or multi-purpose compost. for later crops, sow seeds directly outside in late spring. plant out after last risk of frost.
requirements: good quality soil, and regular watering.
harvesting for eating: varies by variety.
harvesting for seed collection: towards the end of summer, when the beans become full and pod skins become thin and dry.
In this video Vicky explains how to save seed from onions:
