Mr. Fothergill’s Onion (Spring) Ishikura – Crisp, Early Spring Onions

Grow fast-maturing, slender spring onions with Mr. Fothergill’s Ishikura, a reliable variety prized for its straight, crisp stems and mild flavour. Ideal for salads, garnishes, stir-fries, or fresh eating, Ishikura delivers consistent early-season crops and performs well in a wide range of growing conditions.

🧅 Key Features

• Slender, Straight Stems: Produces crisp, uniform white stems with tender green tops

• Mild Flavour: Perfect raw in salads or lightly cooked in stir-fries

• Early & Reliable: Fast-growing for quick harvests in spring

• Successional Sowing Friendly: Allows repeated harvesting through the season

• Versatile Use: Ideal for fresh eating, garnishes, or light cooking

🌱 Sow & Grow

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

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

• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 5–7 cm apart to allow optimal development

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

Perfect for gardeners seeking crisp, mild spring onions — Ishikura delivers fast growth, uniform stems, and reliable flavour. 🧅