2013 Onion Growing Challenge

I planted mine about 1/2 inch deeper than they were in the pot, according to the Johnsons Growing Information:

"Plant out into your onion bed late in April to early May, approximately 40cm x 45cm (15” x 18”) apart. Water each plant well before planting out; this ensures that the root ball will easily slide out of the pot. Dig each hole deep enough to allow enough to allow the roots to spread easily.

Bury the white of the plant approximately 13-20mm (½” - ¾”) deep, firming well. Do not over firm, and do not water unless it is absolutely necessary, but make sure the soil is moist."

http://www.johnsons-trade.com/uploads/resources/20_wwj11-kelsae-flyer-v2.pdf

 

Are the new leaves flopping over too Freddy?

 

Oh yes Freddy there is hope The older leaves on mine have flopped over, I think they get too big to support themselves, even with my support system they break.

Same here, I reckon that right now plants are putting down their root system and growing new leaves getting prepared for some serious growing in the next month or two.

 

I've only been worrying about the really tender stuff in the greenhouse, toms and cucumbers, cannas, begonias etc. I can't think of much to do for the onions, except a some fleece over them? What are you going to do Freddy?

 

lolimac how quickly can you knit some woolly onion hats?

 

I covered mine with fleece tonight, then we had hail and heavy rain so I've gone back outside and uncovered them, the fleece had got soaking wet and was doing more harm than good.