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    How many onions can I grow from sets in a 12'' diameter x 12'' deep container.
     
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    assuming onion to grow to average diameter 4"
    therefore sets placed on 8.25"circle, 2inches in from rim at equal spacing, =5
    plus one in centre
     
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      Thanks infradig, that sounds good to me.
       
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