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Post by drbill on Jul 17, 2007 20:21:11 GMT 1
My onions grown from sets this year were absolute rubbish. I am considering growing from seed next season, something I haven't done before
I would appreciate any advice re varieties, time to sow, growing conditions etc
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Post by sweetleaf on Jul 17, 2007 20:33:41 GMT 1
Seeds are even less reliable and a lot more difficult but you can sow japanese onions in late summer for overwintering They usually come disease free unlike sets which can be tainted on purchase. Its been a poor year for onions Dr Bill are you sure you want to do it this way next year?
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Post by Sleepy on Jul 17, 2007 22:43:52 GMT 1
If I remember correctly it is traditional to sow onion seed on Christmas Day, or is it New Years Day.
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Post by sweetleaf on Jul 17, 2007 22:49:44 GMT 1
If you can afford a heated, lighted greenhouse yes! Otherwise its late summer/Autumn or spring ;D
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Post by drbill on Jul 18, 2007 14:18:02 GMT 1
Hmm. Maybe I should go with the japanese onions then.
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Post by Sleepy on Jul 18, 2007 14:22:35 GMT 1
Hmm. Maybe I should go with the japanese onions then. From memory Japanese onions do not store as well. |
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Post by sweetleaf on Jul 18, 2007 15:54:39 GMT 1
Dr Bill hasnt got an allotment, Sleepy he`s unlikely to grow enough for that to be an issue!  |
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