2013 Onion Growing Challenge

Hiya John.

Hadn't thought about pre-warming the bed, but given the temperature at the moment, a very good idea

 

Ok, progress to date, all looking pathetic, stalled growth but am I bothered? NO! I'm hoping my well prepared onion beds will bring them on leaps and bounds once it's warm enough to plant out. One thing I should be happy about is the fact we should be self sufficient in onions for the 2013/14 season, I had a quick count up today, conservative estimates are:- 78 Kelsaes, 72 Long Red Florence, 110 Bedfordshire Champions. There will be more but going on the ratio of 5 onions per week, I should come in with a couple spare

 

My Mammoths aren't looking too pleased with themselves but i'm thinking on the same lines as Vince....when they get into that fab Onion bed they'll be up for it

 

Hi there John.

I'm also now thinking along the same lines, as it might make it easier come planting time. Thing is, they are starting to look a bit unwieldy

 

Got a pic Freddy...'Unwieldy' eh....i should be so lucky

 

Hiya Loli.

I'll try to put up a pic tomorrow

 

Hi folks

Herewith, a few pics. The third pic is of some of my third sowing, bearing in mind that at one point I thought my second sowing had failed, but they were slow to germinate and are the ones shown in the first two pics. I hope that makes sense? Anyway, there are maybe three or four weeks between them, but the difference is very noticeable. The second sowing had all the attention, heating/lighting etc. The third sowing has had to take it's chances in the greenhouse (kept frost free).







Cheers...Freddy

 

Hiya John, I should have said, the ones in the third pic are also in smaller pots...just to give perspective.

 

Looking good Freddy

My Onions don't look too good...still spindley looking .... they're in the GH and getting plenty of light and have had a feed

 

They can be like that Loli, but hopefully now you'll start to see some real improvement as the weather picks up

 

Should i be keeping them on the dry side Freddy ?

 

I would say so, yes. Just don't let them dry out completely

 

Thanks Freddy.....