This reliable variety of Onion has remained popular for over a century, thanks to its suitability for the British climate. Maturing late in summer this heavy cropping variety produces large, golden brown skinned bulbs with a fresh but mild flavour. ‘Bedfordshire Champion’ also has excellent storing capabilitiesDirect sow onions outdoors in spring on any firm, well drained soil in full sun. Sow thinly at a depth of 1cm (1/2") and a distance of 30cm (12") between rows. Prepare the planting area several weeks in advance by incorporating some well rotted garden compost to improve drainage and soil fertility. Avoid planting onions on freshly manured soil. On particularly wet ground, try growing onions in raised beds. When large enough to handle, thin onion seedlings to 10cm (4") apart for medium sized bulbs, or at a slightly wider spacing if larger bulbs are required.Onions are undemanding and require only occasional watering during particularly dry periods. However, rows should b