A reliable hybrid onion producing attractive, uniform bulbs with a crisp texture and excellent kitchen versatility. ‘Griffin’ is well suited to the home vegetable garden, producing bulbs that are useful for everyday cooking from salads and pickles to roasting and grilling.
When to sow: August or early September
Where to sow: In drills in a prepared garden bed
Depth to sow: 1cm
Aspect: Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.
Soil: Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add lime if soil is too acid.
Spacing: Between plants: Thin to 5 or 6cm
Between rows: 40cm
Directions: Plant seed in drills during August or early September. Thin or transplant to 5 or 6cm apart using the thinnings as scallions. Harvest at the 80% top down that is when the tops start to lay on the ground. Put into an airy place out of the sun to cure. Store inside the house.

