Onion question

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rictic

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Onion question
« on: March 01, 2010, 11:28 »
Hello all.

Do I need to add manure to my onion bed before planting  sets?

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penance

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Re: Onion question
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2010, 13:16 »
No, bit high in N for onions.

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Cavolo Nero

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Re: Onion question
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2010, 16:24 »
I though alliums liked nitrogen rich soils?
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Re: Onion question
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2010, 16:56 »
Robinson's Mammoth Onions recommend digging in manure about 4" below the surface - see their web site for full details. I thought it would make them too soft and lead to problems. Try a bit of both and see.
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Re: Onion question
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2010, 17:48 »
Recently manured soil may lead to too much leafy growth according to Joy Larkam
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