Dried Ailsa Craig Onion on a wooden table
Hand extended holding freshly harvested Ailsa Craig onion upside down with stem facing down, in front of trailer full of onions
two rows of freshly picked onions laying on top of the bed they have been harvested from
Dried Ailsa Craig Onion on a wooden table
Hand extended holding freshly harvested Ailsa Craig onion upside down with stem facing down, in front of trailer full of onions
two rows of freshly picked onions laying on top of the bed they have been harvested from

Seeds of Scotland

Onion - Ailsa Craig

£2.00

Allium cepa - approximately 200 seeds.

 

An old Scottish onion variety named after a small granite island in the Firth of Clyde, off the Ayrshire coast.  Bred in 1887 by David Murray, the head gardener at Culzean Castle at the time, the island of 'Ailsa Craig' is visible from the castle grounds. 

Ailsa Craig is a versatile, multi purpose onion famed for its large globe shape and lovely mild flavour.  Can often be found displayed at horticultural shows.   

 

 

 

 

 Growing Tips

Sow into pots or seed flats in Jan/Feb and place on a sunny window ledge, in a polytunnel or greenhouse ideally with a little heat.  Transplant to final growing position in April/May.  Alternatively direct sow in March/April and thin to desired spacing. 

TIP: If you are looking to store your onions, harvest after the tops start to drop and the bulbs start to go papery.  Keep a close eye on the weather, you may need to lift your onions slightly early and dry/cure them undercover if a lot of rain is forecast.  

Resources

For more information about growing and saving seeds check out the Grow North Growing Guide a fantastic resource produced by Transition Black Isle specifically for growers in the North of Scotland.

Postage

*Last postage date for Christmas - 20th December 2024* Orders placed after this date will be posted on the 6th of January 2025.

All seeds are posted via Royal Mails 24-hour tracked service at a flat rate of £3.00. Please note, due to legislation covering the inspection and sale of seeds, we can only post orders to Scotland, England and Wales.