- If you're after a dependable onion that stores well and delivers a generous harvest, Onion 'Toughball' is an excellent choice. This popular variety produces firm, round bulbs with golden-brown skins and a good, traditional onion flavour that's just as suited to everyday cooking as it is to long-term storage.
- Easy to grow and reliable in a range of garden conditions, Toughball is a favourite with both allotment holders and home gardeners. Given a sunny spot and well-drained, fertile soil, it develops strong, healthy bulbs that are ready to lift in summer once the foliage begins to yellow and fall over naturally.
- Freshly harvested onions are incredibly versatile in the kitchen. Use them in soups, stews, curries and casseroles, slice them into salads, or store them away to enjoy throughout the autumn and winter. Thanks to their excellent keeping qualities, you'll have homegrown onions close to hand long after the growing season has finished.
- Whether you're filling a raised bed, planting out an allotment or simply growing a few vegetables at home, Onion 'Toughball' is a straightforward variety that rewards very little effort with a reliable crop.
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Water regularly during active growth, especially in dry weather. Reduce watering as the bulbs mature to improve storage life.
Best Growing Conditions Thrives in fertile, well-drained loamy soil in a sunny position. Prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil and benefits from good air circulation to minimise disease.
Plant genus Allium
Common Name Toughball Onion
Plant type Vegetable Plants
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Soil acidity Acidic Soil, Neutral Soil
Planting aspect South Facing, East Facing, West Facing
Flower colour White
Leaf colour Green
Growth Rate Moderate
Edible Use Produces medium to large, firm onions with excellent flavour, ideal for salads, roasting, frying, soups and long-term storage.
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- If you're after a dependable onion that stores well and delivers a generous harvest, Onion 'Toughball' is an excellent choice. This popular variety produces firm, round bulbs with golden-brown skins and a good, traditional onion flavour that's just as suited to everyday cooking as it is to long-term storage.
- Easy to grow and reliable in a range of garden conditions, Toughball is a favourite with both allotment holders and home gardeners. Given a sunny spot and well-drained, fertile soil, it develops strong, healthy bulbs that are ready to lift in summer once the foliage begins to yellow and fall over naturally.
- Freshly harvested onions are incredibly versatile in the kitchen. Use them in soups, stews, curries and casseroles, slice them into salads, or store them away to enjoy throughout the autumn and winter. Thanks to their excellent keeping qualities, you'll have homegrown onions close to hand long after the growing season has finished.
- Whether you're filling a raised bed, planting out an allotment or simply growing a few vegetables at home, Onion 'Toughball' is a straightforward variety that rewards very little effort with a reliable crop.
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Water regularly during active growth, especially in dry weather. Reduce watering as the bulbs mature to improve storage life.
Best Growing Conditions Thrives in fertile, well-drained loamy soil in a sunny position. Prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil and benefits from good air circulation to minimise disease.
Plant genus Allium
Common Name Toughball Onion
Plant type Vegetable Plants
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Soil acidity Acidic Soil, Neutral Soil
Planting aspect South Facing, East Facing, West Facing
Flower colour White
Leaf colour Green
Growth Rate Moderate
Edible Use Produces medium to large, firm onions with excellent flavour, ideal for salads, roasting, frying, soups and long-term storage.
Planting Companion Carrots, Beetroot, Lettuce, Cabbage
Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Evri
£4.99 on orders under £40
FREE on orders over £40
*Mainland UK only
Next Working Day Delivery - Evri
£6.99 on orders under £70
FREE on orders over £70
Order by 1pm Mon-Fri
Premium Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Royal Mail
For customers who prefer an alternative carrier, Royal Mail is offered as a premium alternative to our standard Evri service.
£7.99 on all orders
Premium Next Working Day Delivery - Royal Mail
£8.99 on all orders
*Mainland UK only
Northern Ireland & Islands Delivery (2-5 working days)
£5.99 for all orders
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Key Features
Season of Interest