Grow Show-Winning Onions and Leeks
with John Soulsby
John Soulsby is one of the UK’s most respected names in exhibition vegetable growing. Renowned for his record-breaking leeks, prize-winning onions, and decades at the forefront of the show bench, he has guided countless growers to achieve success and consistency in their own gardens.
These online courses bring John’s expertise directly to you, with clear, practical lessons filmed in his greenhouses and gardens. Each session is designed to help you understand not just what to do, but why it works, giving you the confidence to grow stronger plants and better results season after season.
Exhibition Onion Growing Course
From seed to show bench, learn how to grow top-class exhibition onions.
This course covers the entire onion growing cycle: collecting and storing seed, raising pips, setting bulbs, using lights, potting on, planting out, feeding, and keeping plants clean and healthy. With clear demonstrations and John’s down-to-earth teaching, you’ll see exactly what to do at each stage.
Exhibition Leek Growing Course
Step into the world of show leeks with John’s proven system.
Follow John’s complete process for producing uniform, high-quality leeks for the exhibition bench. From preparing and pollinating leeks for seed to potting, planting, and tackling common problems, you’ll learn how to bring out the very best in your plants. Each lesson is filmed in real time through the season so you can see the progress for yourself.
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"I have known John Soulsby for more years than I care to remember, both as a grower and friend. John is a consummate grower of leeks and onions and is always willing to help other growers, particularly through his YouTube channel. All the best John."
Medwyn Williams
MBE AHRHS FNVS website Welsh vegetable gardener, 11 times winner of the gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show
