2013 Onion Growing Challenge

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    I just reviewed a posting that John made, and it looks like it's time to start applying some Potash, so I'll start giving them some tomato feed shortly:)
     
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      Well, I'm out - after my spring onions took a pasting from the dog the other day, my onions also took a similar pasting the day after :wallbanging:

      The three 'landscapers' working next door obviously managed to wind the dog up sufficiently to have him jumping and pacing all over the place. Ho Hum
       
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      Blimey, another one bites the dust! Sorry to hear that F/C.
      As one or two have already said, I too won't be doing this again, too stressful and expensive! Maybe Leeks next year?:)
       
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      That's a shame FC....

      It's certainly been a trial but i think i've been bitten by the bug:rolleyespink:....i still fancy a go at growing a Kelsae:thumbsup:
       
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        Funny enough, my leeks are coming along lovely :) They won't ever be all that deep as they are in a reusable growback, so the blanched end might not be as big as some others, but, they are growing steadily and currently look to be the healthiest thing I am growing!
         
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          I can "taste" in my mind FC, a delicious bowl of your leek and potato soup this Autumn. I'm going to add a tablespoon of bread sauce in mine as an experiment.
          Cheers to your leeks my friend :ccheers:
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            Ooooh, added bread sauce! Now that sounds nice :)
             
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            Here's mine :sad:

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                Better than mine mate - I am trying to rescue some, but they are titchy. I'll try and get some photos tomorrow.
                 
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                  I know and understand while some of you are going to give up on onion growing, they are cheaper than chips in the supermarket afterall BUT nothing compares to a rump steak and Kelsae onion sandwich, sorry, supermarket onions suck in comparison, I'll always grow my own, even if just 1 row or three! :)
                   
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                    Don't find anything that cheap in the veg aisle of the supermarket any more, even chips :biggrin:

                    Oh yes, you can't beat the flavour of a Kelsae, even the one that broke my foot.
                    Just the right size to go with a ring of Pineapple in a burger too.
                     
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                      Did you not listen Loli? Prepare your onion bed in the Autumn BEFORE not after planting! :lunapic 130165696578242 5:
                       
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                        Hiya @Vince

                        I won't be giving up on Onion growing, sorry if I gave that impression. I just won't be going to all the trouble of trying to break any records again:)

                        As an aside, those Long Red Florence you sent me are looking good:blue thumb:
                         
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