[Scribbler]

I'm going to grow onions "next year" but people go on about planting in autumn to overwinter. Is this just Japanese varieties or can it be don with all sorts? Normally I'd be looking at March/April, the same time as my shallots.

[peterjf]

i start my onion seeds off on boxing day

[DD.]

Think you missed the point there Peter.

"Japanese" or winter onions are different varieties to those you usually stick in Scribbler. you wouldn't be able to get those sort at this time of year anyway. Those varities have been well covered in other threads.

Mine will be going in next month. They mature before the others, about June time, but can be used well before that. The generally don't store as well, but are a good filler in.

[flowerlady]

DD ... so what varieties are you growing ??

Our lottie shop is selling Shakesspear and Electric sets.  Have not grow eith before what are they like ??

Am also told the red Electric are NOT red inside !!     Is there a variety that is that can be grown now ??

[Scribbler]

And Dobies are selling them

http://www.dobies.co.uk/Shop/Onion+Sets+and+Shallots/List/

[DD.]

DD ... so what varieties are you growing ??

See this thread!!

http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=35584.msg521113#msg521113

[DD.]

And Dobies are selling them

http://www.dobies.co.uk/Shop/Onion+Sets+and+Shallots/List/

And see this thread!!!!

http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=44891.0

The nursery I mentioned will post them cheaper than any catalogue company - ask Scabs!

[Greengirl]

Be prepared for most of them to bolt (go to seed) - mine always do so have given up growing autumn types now. Any hints to prevent this anyone?

[scabs]

The nursery I mentioned will post them cheaper than any catalogue company - ask Scabs!

It's true!

[DD.]

Be prepared for most of them to bolt (go to seed) - mine always do so have given up growing autumn types now. Any hints to prevent this anyone?

What varieties, when do you plant, what soil type etc...

I get one or two bolt, but in the main they're fine.

[Bombers]

Mine were fine too, only a couple blown. Just snap the heads off and use those first.  Still eating them now TBH.

[r1bazza]

 We are still eating the Shenshyu we grew last year and they have kept well;we already have some to plant this Autumn.