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Title: Transplanting Onion Sets?
Post by: GlentoranMark on April 28, 2009, 17:38:30

Hi all, I started growing onion sets in window boxes about 2 months ago, they're coming on well but I've recently acquired a private allotment and I'm wondering should I transplant them to the plot? I'm thinking they will have more space to grow and it will also free up the boxes so I can grow lettuce and other smaller greens.

Will the onions transplant well or should I just leave them and let them grow in the window box?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Transplanting Onion Sets?
Post by: tim on April 28, 2009, 17:54:24

Why not?
They are often pulled out by birds or worms & have to be 'reset'.

Title: Re: Transplanting Onion Sets?
Post by: cornykev on April 28, 2009, 18:25:34

As Tim says iit should be ok I'd dig a small trench and put the box in for size if its quite dry it should come out in one go. ??? ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Transplanting Onion Sets?
Post by: GlentoranMark on April 28, 2009, 18:59:55

Thanks, I really didn't have a clue whether they would survive a transplanting, you've put my mind at rest and free'd up a couple of window boxes.

Title: Re: Transplanting Onion Sets?
Post by: saddad on April 28, 2009, 23:10:50

I always start mine in cells and plant out... if you've had this rain they will establish quickly... :)

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