Get set for onions

You can grow onions from seed but perhaps the easiest route to a good crop is planting sets, basically immature bulbs, which can be started September-October for June-July harvesting, or in spring, March-May for July-September harvesting. You can purchase these either online or from garden centres, usually around 40-50 bulbs in a pack. However, if your plot has poor drainage and is prone to waterlogging, it will be best to delay planting to spring as otherwise the excessive moisture might cause your bulbs to rot. The advantage of autumn planting is that you will get an earlier crop and you can also