[jimbo1878]

Hi All

As my intro post shows I'm a newbie to allotmenting and I will have many things to ask/pester you all with.

About 2 weeks ago I planted some onion sets (around 40) and in the last week they have pretty much all shot up. They are now around 3-4 inches in height. What I want to know is have I left it too late for these 2 grow properly? Half are red baron and not sure what the other half are. I thought it might be too late to plant them but I  wanted to see if anything would grow as the plot is new and was in a right state when I got it.

Cheers

Jimbo

[sunshineband]

Usually onion sets are planted anout March/April time, so I am not sure how big the bulbs will get 

On the other hand, they wouldn't bulb up at all in the packet 

[DD.]

I was late last year with mine, planted them in June, but not quite this late.

Only made about spring onion size.

[BabbyAnn]

The chances are they won't do very much at all - probably no bigger than the sets you planted as they need a long season to bulk up.

Having said that, you can always pickle them when they are ready  

[DD.]

Mine weren't even big enough for pickles.

[jimbo1878]

So based on your replies should I be happy that they have actually started to grow as this would indicate that the ground is at least fertile? Or am I clutching at straws?   

Told you I'm a total noob!!!

[JaK]

Don't worry Jimbo, you will still be able to use them at spring onion size. They will be great for meals like stir fries and fajitas.

[sunshineband]

Be glad their growing and appreciate the harvest you will get, as you'll have grown it yourself  

Taste all the sweeter 

[jimbo1878]

I didn't realise until I got my plot just what it all involves. Have to say I'm really enjoying it though.

Thanks for the advice guys.


Cheers

Jimbo

[Kleftiwallah]

Jimbo, have a look at "Kitchen Garden" magazine,  lots of articles and a what to do this month guide.  Sadly lots of adverts, but some may be useful.   

Not too late to bang in a few runner bean seeds in small pots to be planted up later.   Cheers,   Tony.             Cheers,   Tony.

[DD.]

Jimbo, have a look at this page on this site.

http://www.allotment-garden.org/garden_month.php

Lots of articles and a what to do this month guide.  Doesn't cost an extra penny.