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

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old onions started sprouting, can they be planted like onion sets?
« on: March 18, 2012, 11:50 »
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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Re: old onions started sprouting, can they be planted like onion sets?
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2012, 11:51 »
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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Re: old onions started sprouting, can they be planted like onion sets?
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2012, 12:45 »
so could I plant them and then collect the seed ready for next year?
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Re: old onions started sprouting, can they be planted like onion sets?
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2012, 12:47 »
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
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