[Aidy]

Lol it is and it isnt, I found they germinated far quicker and I could station sow in the pots to maximise the growth when growing on. My plan was to sow early Jan but one thing or another and I forgot (age)? So I thought try the pre chit. The Amish chit a lot of their hard seeds and I have to say its been a big success.

[jambop]

Dare I say  I rarely have onions boltng since moving away from sets and growing from seed.
Sets were a nightmare, seed is so much easier, more choice and far more reliable, food for thought for next season.

You have to get them germinated early but you are right they are way better than growing from sets. I am lucky generally the air is a little warmed down here in the early spring so I can get them growing no problems.

[Paul Plots]

So... if my onions go to seed this year I will give up with sets (shame as they are easy - but if results are poor then it's time to change). I will continue planting shallots in Feb as it works for me - so far very reliable crop and I still have some in store.. far more successful then my onions.

Thanks all (and especially Aidy)… onion seed trial next year - shouldn't be hard to remember - same time as leeks..