Is now too late for autumn planted onions?

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missmoneypenny

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Is now too late for autumn planted onions?
« on: November 23, 2014, 21:15 »
Just asking because I was flipping through Joy Larkom's Grow your own vegetables, and she advised august to september. I planted yesterday, and after today's dreadful weather I am wondering whether I left it too late? I am in London. Thanks for any advice/ comments. 

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Re: Is now too late for autumn planted onions?
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2014, 21:56 »
They should be ok, they can still get their roots down as we've still got quite mild weather.

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Re: Is now too late for autumn planted onions?
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2014, 22:00 »
Just found this  :D

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When to plant
Autumn planting onions:  September – November
http://www.marshalls-seeds.co.uk/how-to-grow-onions-and-shallots-ggid103.html

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Re: Is now too late for autumn planted onions?
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2014, 09:48 »

I haven't got mine in yet, it says on the bag: plant Sept - Dec so hoping to get them in next weekend  :)

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Re: Is now too late for autumn planted onions?
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2014, 14:12 »
Thanks everyone that is reassuring. And thanks Mumofstig for the attachment. Very informative!



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