Planting onion plants - what depth?
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what happens if you plant short day onion in long day area?
Comments (8)If you plant the same seeds, you may not get anything. I'm at latitude 36.9; Indianapolis is 39.5, so we are both in that transition zone. I find that the short day whites from the feed store are kind of nice to have around as early onions. I try different varieties from seed every year, and love growing Long Red of Tropea, an old OP Mediterranean variety. Matter of fact, the Mediterraneans in general do well, esp little cippolinis. The problem with direct-seeding onions is weed competition. I have good luck direct-seeding Japanese onions in the fall, but use seedlings in spring. Last year I started a batch of Pattersons late, right about now, and set them out in a place that was eventually overrun with zuchetta squash. In the fall I was happy to find a pretty stand of medium onions, waiting to be lifted and cured....See MoreNewly planted onion plants???
Comments (4)i used to buy plants that were from a greenhouse in a starting medium not bare root plants. i can say my purchased plants never did that. onions don't want to be too moist, sandy loam, ie good drainage is important. did you fertilize them? i would strongly suggest that you DO NOT do that until they are established, perhaps a good 7-10 days. it may be stress, i really don't know. did you plant them too deep. you should plant them so the top of the tiny bulb is at ground level. tom...See MoreWhat large onion for Fall planting in S.C.?
Comments (2)Lots of choices in yellow red or white, but they all need to be short day onions for spring harvest. March is the earliest I have seen, but that is in south Georgia. Here in Augusta, May is about the best I can do. From seed in September, Plants in November- December. I have good results with Red Grano, White Granex, and yellow Granex. They are not exhibition onions but reach a good size. These are the varieties currently approved for growing in the 20 county area of Georgia approved for "Vidalia' onions. all of course are yellow Granex types. 19013 Sapelo Sweet (DPS 1039) Granex 33 Pegasus Sweet Vidalia SRO 1001 (RCX 5195-1) (Sweet Caroline) SRO 1000 (RCX 6043) (Caramelo) Savannah Sweets SSC 6372 F1 (Honeycomb) Sugar Belle F1 (SSC 6371 F1) Cyclops (XP 6695) Sweet Melody (RCS 1938) Georgia Boy (DPS 1032) Mr. Buck (DPS 1033) Ohoopee Sweet (DPS 1024) Nirvana (RCS 1027) EX 075 92000 (Century) Granex Yellow PRR 99C 50992 (XON-202Y) (Sweet Jasper) XON-203Y (01ZG 5034) (Sweet Harvest) Miss Megan (DPSX 1290) Honeybee (SSC33076) WI-129 FS-2005 XP 07542007 XON-403X HSX-61304 Yellow Granex 15082 This fall I am trying Pinot Rouge for a red and Golden Grande (yellow)....See MoreFall planting white sweet onion plants: your experiences?
Comments (3)Thanks, Brook. Per your advice, I will plant these in the former potato bed to keep these green onion size. Like you, I have keept extra sets in frig for fall, and had fair results, but am hoping these sweet onion plants are indeed sweet. The sweetest green onions I have ever eaten are the ones from my potato onions in the spring. Today, I got an email from Southern Exposure, and included was a Fall/Winter Veg Gard Quick reference suitable for Zone 6b/Ctrl VA. Printed it for my notebook and will forward it to you if you like, as your zone is probably similar. They list suggested planting dates for many crops. They also mention an EvergreenHardy White Green Onion,Deep Purple. Have to research that one. They say, the colder the winter, the more purple color. No mention regarding flavor. mj...See More- 5 years agolast modified: 5 years ago
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