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Title: Onion sets - winter sowing
Post by: Veggie Mad on September 26, 2005, 11:17:59

Hi everyone

I ordered onions sets, they have arrived last week. Is it okay to plant/sow them now? I have bought a polytunnel, would you recommend that I plant the onion sets under the polytunnel or without any cover?

All help is greatly appreciated as I have never bought onion sets before.

Title: Re: Onion sets - winter sowing
Post by: tim on September 26, 2005, 11:29:24

I don't usually put mine in until March. Were there no instructions? Ask the supplier - they may be 'specials'?

No tunnel!

Title: Re: Onion sets - winter sowing
Post by: Veggie Mad on September 26, 2005, 12:12:09

Thanks for replying. I called the suppliers, they also said no tunnel required. I can plant them anytime now. I think i have a busy weekend coming up - onions, cauliflower and garlic all going in! and bring in my chili plants.

Title: Re: Onion sets - winter sowing
Post by: wardy on September 26, 2005, 12:25:31

I put one lot in on Saturday and have another batch (Turbo) on order. Had some given me during the summer (from seed) which I put in but nothing seemed to happen and I thought they were dead. However, am assured that they put down roots before shoots start appear on the top. Phew! I'm told I should keep them watered in dry spells.

My first lot I planted in November and they were harvested in July onwards this year and were fantastic. Red ones too were very good so now I have enough onions to last me hopefully til next summer :)

Title: Re: Onion sets - winter sowing
Post by: Derekthefox on September 26, 2005, 12:58:37

I have also had a wonderful year for onions, a total of 800 harvested for the two seasons (winter and summer). They are real beauties too. We love onions !

Derekthefox :D

Title: Re: Onion sets - winter sowing
Post by: wardy on September 26, 2005, 13:06:11

800! Boy you do like onions. Still, very good for you :)

Title: Re: Onion sets - winter sowing
Post by: tim on September 26, 2005, 13:36:14

They must be 'Japanese' onions??

Derek - 800 is none too many!!

Title: Re: Onion sets - winter sowing
Post by: terrace max on September 26, 2005, 13:55:39

Absolutely spot on I'd say Derek. We use at least two onions per day, every day...

I seem to remember you grow a large amount of sweetcorn - do you have a big plot, or what?!

Title: Re: Onion sets - winter sowing
Post by: kentishchloe on September 26, 2005, 15:42:43

Does anyone plait their onions & garlic? I'd love to know how to do it.

Title: Re: Onion sets - winter sowing
Post by: wardy on September 26, 2005, 16:04:13

My lotty neighbour did this with hers last weekend and they looked fab. Me I just stuffed mine in a sack ;D

Title: Re: Onion sets - winter sowing
Post by: tim on September 26, 2005, 17:19:49

Not as pretty as plaiting, but see my thing on 'Plaiting'. Easy & serves as well. Looks less scrappy than plaiting when you eat into it!

Title: Re: Onion sets - winter sowing
Post by: kentishchloe on September 26, 2005, 17:48:09

thanks Tim - shoulda known there'd be a thread on here somewhere. will give it a bash.

Title: Re: Onion sets - winter sowing
Post by: tim on September 26, 2005, 18:21:58

Just to remind you -

Title: Re: Onion sets - winter sowing
Post by: Svea on September 26, 2005, 20:31:15

i got my onions and garlic through the post today - the beg smelled faintly of garlic - yum! :)
but i think i will wait until later in the year - putting them in late october or so
together with other autumn sowings/plantings

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