Unless they are wilted, once they are planted outdoors at the right time - mine always eventually straighten up and grow. I start from seed each year, give haircuts, and they are not touchy plants. I do let them get a bit dry before bottom watering them. If you over water, they might suffer root damage and get limp. In zone 6,, it won't be too long before they can be planted out and get better light and strength. Today, i planted out some scallions in a protected place, so not long before all the others can go in-ground. Good luck!

i think you have a problem. when onions start to die back, you bend them over at the neck. this sends more energy into toughening the skins for better storage. about a week or so later you pull them. you are now in that stage even tho you did not do it. if you have any onions that were not effected then allow them to grow but the ones that have had their tops bent over at the neck, well treat them as if they were dying back and you bent them over. tom

If you decide to repot, do not use peat moss. I am of the opinion that they need the same requirements no mater where you live. Home: Right size of container, Warmth in Winter, little water, and if you do make sure it is warm water, do not over water or the leaves will split, down the middle, get scallop leaves, they grew to fast, etc. The tips may dry up as well, some San just have white tips. FOOD: They will need steady supply fertililzer after you water in the summer. AIR: just like we do WATER: steady every week in the summer LOCATION: Some will need more sun than other , some more humidity, some partial shade others full shade. Those with thin leave need more shade, those that are thick more sun, variegated more light. PEST: Patrol, they should not have any. End if Conversation. LOVE: They will need your attention and love, Change their soil every two years, this gives you a chance to look at their roots, and see if they need more soil, the plant will eat everything that is in your mix except the pumice or rocks. Check and see the condition of thier pots, did they break it, or has it begun to turn oval intead of round if so they may just may split it after the next watering. I hope I explained that so all of you can understand what these plants need and require no mater where you live. Even in Alaska. Ask questioes. Norma t

I'm a pepper nut myself. Peppers can grow roots, but not the way tomatoes do. They usually only grow roots high when the soil is too wet and they aren't getting enough oxygen, and often above the soil line. Peppers usually don't stretch like tomatoes either. They usually stay relatively short and are usually self supporting. If you have particularly dry soil such as sand, you can plant them deeper to put roots further from the dry surface. In most cases, it's not really necessary, but it does no harm either if you want to keep your plants short and your water table isn't too high. The only thing to watch for is that some varieties of peppers grow long and touch the soil if you go too deep. You don't want that. In containers, which often works best for peppers, you won't be able to plant them much deeper in most cases. Check the FAQ as well.