How to Grow Spring Onions in the UK

Spring onions are one of the easiest vegetables to grow in the UK. They grow well in garden beds, raised beds, or containers and can produce harvests relatively quickly.

Because they grow in small spaces and need little maintenance, spring onions are popular with beginner gardeners.

With compost-rich soil, sunlight, and regular watering, spring onions usually grow reliably.

Sowing spring onion seeds

Spring onions are usually grown from seed planted directly into the soil.

Seeds germinate quickly in mild conditions.

Small, repeated sowings can provide continuous harvests.

Soil and position

Spring onions grow best in:

• loose soil

• compost-rich beds

• sunny locations

Loose soil helps roots develop evenly.

You can read more in best soil for vegetable gardening in the UK.

Watering spring onions

Spring onions need steady moisture while growing.

For watering advice, see how often to water spring onions.

Growing spring onions in containers

Spring onions grow very well in containers filled with compost.

For container advice, see growing spring onions in containers.

Harvesting spring onions

Spring onions are usually harvested once stems reach a usable size.

For harvesting advice, see when to harvest spring onions.

A quick and easy vegetable

Spring onions grow quickly and usually produce reliable harvests in the UK with simple care.