[GreenDavie]

I'm what i think somewhat late to plant onion sets or am I. Don't want to waste my time if they're not going to come to anything

HELP!!!

Regards   :?

[gregmcalister]

My gut feeling is it's too late which is a pity because my autumn planted sets have all but disappeared. I have got shallots and red onions so all is not lost but I would like more if I can get away with it.  I suppose you could still plant them but they just wouldn't grow very big.

[mashauk]

Silly question, but is it possible to freeze leftover onion sets, and use them next year?  I don't see why not really or would it spoil them?  I know someone who always freezes his seeds overnight before he plants them, apparently to trick them into thinking it's spring.

[gobs]

Might very well get away with it, they'll be ready later. Just mind the day of harvest if the autumn is wet.

Masha, I don't think it would be a success.

[lee79]

I'm throwing a few in over the next week or so, to add to the few already in.  See how they do because I'm so far behind it's scary!!

[Peterjohn]

Dont worry, I did not get my plot untill mid may last year, placed shallots and onion sets out, had a good crop from both, and we are still using the onions from last season, so give it ago, they should catch up.

Pete

[chicken soup]

Dont worry, I did not get my plot untill mid may last year, placed shallots and onion sets out, had a good crop from both, and we are still using the onions from last season, so give it ago, they should catch up.Pete

  I am so pleased you said that because although we have the onions in, hubby has just decided he would like some shallots but I thought it would be too late.  After what you have just said I will now have to source some from somewhere.  Thanks

[digital_biscuit]

Hey GreenDavie

I planted mine mid May last year also and got a great yield. Only just ate my last Onion from last year!!

I also only planted my sets last week!!