Spring onions

Jamie Butterworth · « **on:** March 14, 2011, 07:54 »

I sowed some spring onions a week ago, im just asking about the conditions they like when theyve germinated, can they sit in the modules for a while? And at what point do i plant them out, either into the ground or the greenhouse border?

DD. · « **Reply #1 on:** March 14, 2011, 08:05 »

Once germinated, I let them grow on for a week or so in a cold greenhouse, then I put them in a sheltered spot for another week or so.

By this time, it's April and in the ground they go. Keep them in the modules until then.

I'm still waiting for mine to pop through.

rhysdad · « **Reply #2 on:** March 14, 2011, 08:28 »

Mine get sown straight out, last year in the cold they were fine so i don't expect any hassle this year from them....

DD. · « **Reply #3 on:** March 14, 2011, 09:02 »

Jamie's using my method of giving a few a head start.

The bulk of mine are direct sown.

Jamie Butterworth · « **Reply #4 on:** March 14, 2011, 18:14 »

Thanks for the advice DD

shokkyy · « **Reply #5 on:** March 14, 2011, 18:24 »

Every year I'm disappointed in my spring onions. They grow all right, but they grow into something that's nothing like the shape of spring onions you buy in the shops. I get a small white onion bulb with a thin green stem attached to it, no real thickening of the stem at all. Anybody know why?

Yorkie · « **Reply #6 on:** March 14, 2011, 18:35 »

Nope

Consider yourself lucky, I don't even get that much!

alibean · « **Reply #7 on:** March 14, 2011, 20:24 »

Like Rhysdad, have already planted an experimental packet. For 39 pence its got to be worth a gamble down here in 'the tropics'...

mumofstig · « **Reply #8 on:** March 14, 2011, 20:45 »

my module tray of spring onions got moved out to the greenhouse today, getting on for 100% germination in multipurp indoors........when I struggle to get them growing outside.
I think I will do them all like this

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