- 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.
Plant genus Allium
Common Name Onion
Plant type Vegetable Plants
Foliage type Bulbous, Biennial
Hardiness Hardy
Soil acidity Neutral
Planting aspect South Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Flower colour White
Leaf colour Green
Growth Rate Moderate
Edible Use Yes
Planting Companion Carrots, Beetroot, Lettuce
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Keep the soil consistently moist while the crop is establishing and growing, especially during flowering, fruiting or rapid leafy growth. Water deeply at the base rather than little and often, allowing excess water to drain away. Plants in containers, grow bags or greenhouses may need daily checks during warm weather.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained loam, enriched with organic matter where appropriate. Choose an open position with good airflow and enough space for the crop to mature without excessive competition. Protect tender crops from late frost and cold winds, and use greenhouse or sheltered growing conditions where the variety requires extra warmth.
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Onion Toughball
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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.
Plant genus Allium
Common Name Onion
Plant type Vegetable Plants
Foliage type Bulbous, Biennial
Hardiness Hardy
Soil acidity Neutral
Planting aspect South Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Flower colour White
Leaf colour Green
Growth Rate Moderate
Edible Use Yes
Planting Companion Carrots, Beetroot, Lettuce
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Keep the soil consistently moist while the crop is establishing and growing, especially during flowering, fruiting or rapid leafy growth. Water deeply at the base rather than little and often, allowing excess water to drain away. Plants in containers, grow bags or greenhouses may need daily checks during warm weather.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained loam, enriched with organic matter where appropriate. Choose an open position with good airflow and enough space for the crop to mature without excessive competition. Protect tender crops from late frost and cold winds, and use greenhouse or sheltered growing conditions where the variety requires extra warmth.
Christmas Tree Delivery
FREE on all Pot Grown Trees (2.5ft & over)
*Mainland UK only
*Northern Ireland delivery unavailable
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)
£6.99 on all orders
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Key Features
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