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If you grow your own onions then one choice you have is whether to raise your crop from seed or from onion sets. Both methods have their pros and cons, so the decision isn't a straightforward one.In the past I've always opted for onion sets, which

frame, and planted out once well rooted and growing strongly.It’s not just garlic that suffers in wet weather. Onions can succumb to a disease called mildew. If you’ve been troubled by this, I recommend growing a new variety for 2013, called 'Santero

Why do people turn their noses up at edible flowers? What could be more delicious than beautiful chive heads tossed into a salad? They add quite an intense burst of onion flavour when eaten - probably more powerful than chopped chive leaves

, and appreciate the benefit of eating delicious, fresh home-grown produce. Helpful growing plants can be downloaded from this website, so check these out today.The 2011 campaign concludes with a Harvest Weekend in September, providing tips and advice on storing