Onion Sets Snowball – Mild White Onion for Cooking & Pickling

Onion Sets ‘Snowball’ – White Onion Sets

Onion Sets ‘Snowball’ is widely regarded as one of the best white onion varieties, prized for its excellent cooking qualities, mild flavour, and versatility in the kitchen. Producing attractive white bulbs, Snowball is ideal for both everyday cooking and preserving.

With its gentle, mild taste, Snowball is perfect for dishes where a softer onion flavour is preferred. The bulbs also store well when properly cured and are particularly suitable for pickling, making this a valuable variety for gardeners who enjoy home preservation.

Easy to grow and reliable, Snowball performs well in gardens, raised beds, and allotments.

Key Features

• Premium white onion set variety

• Mild flavour with excellent cooking qualities

• Ideal for fresh use and pickling

• Good storage and keeping qualities

• Produces clean, attractive white bulbs

• Easy to grow and suitable for all experience levels

How to Grow Onion Sets ‘Snowball’

Store onion sets in a cool, dry, frost-free place until planting to prevent early sprouting.

Plant sets outdoors from March to April, or earlier in mild conditions if soil allows. Plant each set with the pointed tip just visible above the soil surface, spacing sets around 10–15 cm apart, with 30 cm between rows.

Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. Keep beds weed-free and water during dry spells.

Harvest onions in late summer once the foliage turns yellow and falls over. Lift bulbs and allow them to dry thoroughly before storing in a cool, dry place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Snowball a mild onion?
Yes. Snowball has a mild, gentle flavour, making it excellent for cooking and pickling.

Does Snowball store well?
Yes. When cured properly, Snowball onions have good keeping qualities.

Are Snowball onions suitable for pickling?
Absolutely. This variety is particularly well suited to pickling.

Is this variety suitable for beginners?
Yes. Onion sets are easy to grow, and Snowball is a reliable and forgiving variety.

Perfect For

• Garden and allotment growing

• Growers wanting a mild white onion

• Cooking and pickling

• Beginner and experienced gardeners