old onions started sprouting, can they be planted like onion sets?

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grendel

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as the question says really, I have a few of last years onions that have started sprouting new growth, can these be planted like onion sets? or am I just best just putting them to compost.
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they would run straight to seed, so not worth planting.
Chop what you can and use/freeze that's what I do  ;)

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so could I plant them and then collect the seed ready for next year?
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You could, but bear in mind they could have crossed - darn those bees!

Here's the seed saving guidlines:

http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/members/seed_saving/ssg10_onions_leeks.php
Did it really tell you to do THAT on the packet?


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