Named after the Scottish Island in the Firth of Clyde famous from being the only place in the world where Olympic Curling Stones are hewn from its rocks. This onion was first cultivated by the Head Gardener to the Marquis of Ailsa at Culzean Castle in 1887 who later sold the seed rights to John Sutton & Sons of Reading, England in 1895. By the 1900’s the whole of the British Isles had found the delight of growing this perfect onion in their own gardens. 
 
CULTURE – Ideally sow in prepared seed trays Spring but be sure to avoid heavy frost as this will damage young tender shoots. Transfer to final position & space at 25cm (10in) intervals. Preferers a sheltered very sunny location with plenty of organic matter incorporated into the soil. Keep an eye out for slugs, snails & caterpillars as they adore all young seedlings. Water during dry periods & weed carefully around plants so not to damage the developing bulb structure.