[Kristen]

I don't have a greenhouse

Important that they are not too warm, so if in-the-house is the only option then I recommend that you don't make an early sowing of Onions - either go with a later sowing, or plant sets?

[Dave NE]

I am trying to make a greenhouse of sorts on the front of my disused workshop (long story), the polythene has been ordered so just another two doors to make and I will be ready to rock and roll, cheers Dave

[sunshineband]

It would help if I could remember to bring some compost indoors to warm up................ today, another day when I've forgotten 

Put a post-it note on your back door, MoS (That is how I remember what I am going to do outside, as it seems I can only think of it when it is dark outside and not when it is daylight  )

[Annen]

I'm not sowing any onion seeds this year.  The Beds Champion that I grew last year were all badly affected by white rot, whereas the sets didn't seem so bad. In fact I am thinking about not planting any maincrop onions at all after 2 white rot years.


I'm doing leeks though, they were very good and I am cropping them now.

[luke34]

They are looking good Luke; when did you sow them?

the beginning of  December

[sunshineband]

They are looking good Luke; when did you sow them?

the beginning of  December

I don't feel so bad now 

[mumofstig]

Finally sowed my LRF today, I will sow some more later in the Spring as well 

[Kajazy]

I'm not sowing any onion seeds this year.  The Beds Champion that I grew last year were all badly affected by white rot, whereas the sets didn't seem so bad. In fact I am thinking about not planting any maincrop onions at all after 2 white rot years.


I'm doing leeks though, they were very good and I am cropping them now.

I have a white rot affected plot too Annen, but have had pretty good success with Golden Bear F1

[Annen]

I have a white rot affected plot too Annen, but have had pretty good success with Golden Bear F1

Thanks, I will look into that.

[Robster]

Exhibition and Bedfordshire Champion just starting to germinate now 9 days for exhibition and 5 for the Bedfordshire Champion.  I've put the daylight lamp on now.  I hope they will all ne through in the next few days.

[New shoot]

Mine are well and truly up and have had a tinfoil reflector installed next to them today 

[beesrus]

Sowed my Ailsa Craig and Globo yesterday in the heated propagator. It will be in constant use now with various seeds until March. I find early heated germinations such a help and takes away much of the panic come the busy period.

[TheWhiteRabbit]

Ailsa Craig, Kelsae and Savona sowed today. I'm really excited by the prospect of growing some decent sized onions this year 

[Kajazy]

Quick question - do you sow onion seeds in a heated propagator or not? I haven't but wonder if they will ever germinate?

[tosca100]

I haven't, they are in a warm place though and will be moved once they germinate.....if.