Mould on onion sets

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  1. Snorky85

    Snorky85 Total Gardener

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    4519A9EB-7567-4311-8E7B-9CD083E0878A.jpeg Hello,

    anyone know why my onion sets that i need a couple of weeks or so ago are getting a mould on them? They rooted really well but noticed this mould.

    is the heated greenhouse to mild for them? Should I stick them in the shed instead?
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Hopefully it's only attacking the brown outside skins.
    I'd think increased ventilation might have an effect on it.
    Try to keep the surface of the compost dry.
     
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      Hi Snorky85, I sincerely hope it's not onion white rot? If it is? discard the onions and soil, thoroughly disinfect EVERYTHING associated and beware that it can remain in soil for 7 years plus. I have it here in London!
       
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