Allium & Brassica Centre

Allium & Brassica Centre Ltd.

Wash Road, Kirton, Boston, Lincs. PE20 1QQ
Telephone: 01205 723414  Fax: 01205 722995
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ONION SET SUPPLY SCHEME


 

Work on sets by David O’Connor & Associates began in 1983 as a service for retained clients only. Initially bulk purchase of sets from Holland ensured competitive prices and was the foundation for a large expansion in the area of sets grown. The service has since been extended to non clients equally.
Key issues are:-

  • Additional research and development has resulted in extension of the varieties available and A.B. Supplies (UK) Ltd. is now the main source of sets for growers in the UK and Ireland.

  • All sets are within the N.A.K.T. quality assurance scheme. Each net is separately numbered for full traceability.

  • An Elite scheme was initiated in 2003 with production in total isolation on land never previously used for onion production. First sets from this scheme supplied in September ’03 (overwinter) and Spring ’04. These sets are analysed post harvest by Central Science Laboratory UK.

  • Sets are supplied with counts per kg per size grade to ensure quantity is correct for the area to be planted. Surplus or shortfall is closely monitored. Target is to ensure there is minimal shortfall or surplus.

  • Samples of all lots are taken to check quality and set count per kg, then kept for up to 12 months in Controlled Atmosphere storage, should there be any need to refer back.

  • Any varieties grown from sets can be sourced for clients (or produced on contract).

    Contact Personnel (office telephone number 01205 723414)
     
    For advice and recommendations please contact:
    David O’Connor mobile 07860 558141 

    For deliveries, set counts and general queries please contact:
    Nicola Booley mobile 07770 721365
    Jim West mobile 07932 505728

 


 

 

 

THE LEADING UK SUPPLIER FOR ONION SETS

Minimum 10km from any other onions

New land with no previous onion production

 

NAKT quality assurance

Post harvest testing by C.S.L. York

Very high health status

Elimination of fungicide set treatments

Very cost effective production and supply

Full range of varieties

 

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