Topic: overwintering onions

[Multiveg]

I planted out my sets of Silvermoon overwintering onions a bit late for this season (they were they autumn planting ones) and a couple of them are on their way to seed. I was wondering if the seeds would also be "overwintering" and would need sowing autumn time?

[tim]

1. How late?
2. Are they F1?
3. Most are not going to seed & will be OK?
4. You just want to save money by using the seed?
5. I think you have a problem!
= Tim

[Multiveg]

I looked in Tuckers - they supply two types of Silvermoon sets - autumn planting (which I think I got from Taylors) and spring planting - I planted mine in spring. I will be leaving the few that are bolting to flower as I do like the look of onion flowers. They didn't say F1 on the thing (I don't think).

I am however game for a laugh - hoping to try potato seeds as well

[gilgamesh]

T&M did sell potato seeds a few years ago, but they've stopped now. Are you planning to use the seeds from your own spuds? It would be interesting, even if they aren't very productive, as you might just get a useful new variety.

Onion sets - I'd agree that if they aren't F1 hybrids, they are probably worth trying. The best allium to allow to go to seed is theleek. As well as seeds, they produce miniature leeks which you can plant out & get a flying start with.