Mr. Fothergill’s Onion (Spring) Guardsman – Reliable, Crisp Spring Onions

Grow straight, uniform spring onions with Mr. Fothergill’s Guardsman, a fast-growing variety prized for its crisp white stems and tender green tops. Perfect for early-season harvests, Guardsman is ideal for salads, stir-fries, garnishes, or fresh eating, delivering consistent results in a wide range of gardens.

🧅 Key Features

• Straight, Crisp Stems: Produces uniform white stems with tender, flavorful green tops

• Fast-Growing & Reliable: Quick to mature for early spring harvests

• Mild Flavour: Excellent raw in salads or lightly cooked

• Successional Sowing Friendly: Perfect for repeated crops through the season

• Versatile Use: Great for fresh eating, garnishes, and light cooking

🌱 Sow & Grow

• Sow Outdoors: February–April directly into prepared soil or containers

• Growing Position: Full sun in fertile, well-drained soil

• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 5–7 cm apart to allow stems to develop fully

• Harvest: From spring to early summer, when stems are firm, straight, and green

Perfect for gardeners seeking crisp, reliable spring onions — Guardsman delivers uniform growth and excellent flavour all season. 🧅