I think you're mis-reading it.
You've got some experience, Gavin and know what to do with early sowings. I wouldn't encourage newcomers to growing to take this much on so early. As with most things, you need to walk before you can run.
Ok DD i see where you are coming from Yes I do agree it does take some getting used to and keeping them going in the cool is important.. I believe it would be better to start them in Feb
Am I reading and understanding of these two comments clearly and correctly?
If you are a newcomer to the early sowing procedure? Don't bother to sow until at least February. Whereas if you have any experience of the early sowing procedure? Sow as of today (Boxing Day) if you so wish. Confusing or what!
I've no previous experience of the early sowing procedure. I've always planted onion sets. But, today I've sown both Bedfordshire Champion and Bristol F1 onion seeds. Both varieties being started-off within my electric propagator.
No. You are not reading it correctly. I specifically referred to the quantity that Gavin is sowing. Everyone has to start somewhere, but if you're new to growing, I wouldn't advise trying as much at your first attempt.
So, if the sower is a newcomer of the early sowing procedure; only sow a maximum of what one maybe two varieties of onion seed during late December through to end of January? But of course if the sower is experienced of the early sowing procedure; then sow as many varieties as you so wish as of late December?
I really don't understand why it is necessary to advise a newcomer to the early sowing procedure of how many varieties of onion to sow at an early stage of the growing season? Surely, "trial and error" of an early sowing of four, five, six varieties of onion for a newcomer is a great and positive method of gaining the necessary experience for the product of an abundant onion crop for future seasons.
If the mentor still insists a newcomer of the early sowing procedure should only sow one or maybe two varieties of onion at an early stage of the growing season? It would be interested to note at what point of sowing experience is it advisable to progress and advance to sow at an early sowing stage four, five six varieties of onions?