2013 Onion Growing Challenge

Thing is Zigs , and to coin a phrase, it's not the winning but the taking part. By nature, I'm not competitive and this was meant to be a bit of fun. So disappointing that folks have had problems...

 

I know Freddy, it saddens me too.

 

Hiya John, thanks for that

I'm sure they'll be edible, but might not store well? Having said that, hopefully not all have been affected. I know pretty much nothing about 'Bull neck', so it'll be interesting (as you say) to see if it can be rectified.

 

I wouldn't know, but according to Vince, they store well.

 

Btw John, if you do have 'Bull neck', do you think it was caused by the CMP's?

 

Hiya John.

Interesting. I imagine that Peas will add Nitrogen to the soil? I gave my bed a good 'mucking' late on last year. I too added BF&B to the soil just before planting, and CMP's later on at the stated dose. Did you use more than recommended?

 

Chop them up and freeze them!

Kelsae's aren't supposed to store well but I've had no problem storing them up to 6 month!

Anyway here's my meagre offerings.....





Not doing too badly considering having to re-plant the bed twice!

 

Freddy don't feel bad,it's a cracking thread and definatley funi think we're doing a grand job between us....I've never grown an Onion before (only Sp Onions) let alone a 'big' one so this is really interesting ....all the help and advice is brilliant.....

Vince....i'm not one to give up easily but after the trials you've had i'd have thrown the towel in long since....you're doing a great job...nice one

John the first pic looks promising.....

I'll post a pic of mine shortly....the lights not right at the minute

 

Hiya folks, thanks for your support

Vince, considering the problems you've had, yours look like they're doing well for much later sown
John, from that angle it does look different

It's been quite a journey, still a few months to go yet though, so, who knows?

 

I'll still win if only I can remember Peter Glazebrook's address!

That's a joke folks, what's the betting next year, no competition to go for, my onions do well? Such is life!