Onion Growing 2022

Yours are a fair bit more advanced than mine. I planted out all my onions and shallots yesterday though, under fleece. They've been in a cold greenhouse since they germinated so should be fine

 

They're coming along well @JWK Do you put them in shows ?
My onions are just starting to germinate in a raised bed outside. I don't want big ones since I'm the only one here now.
I have spring onions germinating at last too They took their time and I had given up on them.

 

I didn't buy any Kelsae Onion seeds this year as I had blown my budget on other seeds but today, I couldn't resist buying a 4"x4"x6"tall pot that was chocker block with seedlings. At first I thought it was chives until I read the label, they were so stuffed in there.

Anyone know how to separate and not kill seedlings so tightly packed please?

 

Thank you @JWK and guess what? I discovered a second tag on the back of the pot saying it is a different onion. I guess it will be a big wait and see!

 

Well made a bit of a mistake with our Sets this year as we planted them in a new raised bed, but the soil is a bit too light and though growing well they are leaning over as the top growth gets bigger.
Not sure if they will form decent bulbs as they are now or if we shoud try and support them with canes, though a bit of a long job ?

One regular problem with onion sets is that as they mature around early August so leave a bit hole in the garden when harvested, but never too sure what to put in there afterwards, any suggestions other than quick salad plants ?

 

Hi,

The sets were planted as usual in late March with just their tips showing.

The pic shows how they look now, and with the soil scrapped back which looks like its not forming any bulb ?

Cannot for sure remember the variety, think they are Sturon or another popular type from the shops.

Think they are a lost cause ...... ?

Thanks, some mini Cauliflowers sound just the job for a follow on crop .

 

I'd leave them alone.
If you just want onions for cooking they will be ok.
Ground looks a bit wet ATM.

Mine get fox cubs playing on them and get bashed down but I still usually get some worthwhile onions.

Onions grow leaves up until the longest day, after that the bulbs start to form.
That was how I read it years ago.

 

I agree John, maybe too much nitrogen, but big leaves often mean big bulbs in August.
Maybe a dressing of potash in late July.

 

Thanks all, they had just been watered as its also been so dry up here too.
Had given them some fetilizer over the last few months but did not think we had over done it in any way, but will be cautious in future.

The new raised bed had a few sacks of peaty and sandy top soil from a local supplier, think it should have been mixed more with the existing garden soil and left to settle a bit longer.