when to start onions from seed in the Pacific Northwest
-
I have never grown any onions, garlic or shallots from seed before, I once tried to grow shallots from bulbs but they failed.
I just got free cippolini onion Seeds from seeds of Change, so I would like to try them. Any advice on growing onions from seed, or about this variety, or when to plant, or about growing onions in the Pacific Northwest is very welcome.2 thumbs up!Posted about 2 years ago -
Hello, I was just reading Mel Bartholomew of Square Foot Gardening fame. I wanted to try seeds too because, that you can find a more unique onion that way. He suggests July and August for the next years crop. In a one foot square use 20-40 seeds. Water and weed DO NOT THIN. In 2 months rake over the tops, pull when they brown and air dry. Then plant the next spring.
-
2 thumbs up!Posted almost 2 years ago | Last edited almost 2 years ago
-
I just prepare a large (2′×2′?) square, pile it up, make sure the soil is loose and make a square raised bed out of it. No need for wooden sides just a pile. Then plant the onions seeds evenly over the surface, in rows if you have that much patience. Cover lightly with dirt and water when it’s dry. That’s all I do.
-
0 thumbs up!Posted almost 2 years ago
-
“http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/4076/how-to-grow-onions-from-seed… just posted this to doubledug – hope this helps.
-
0 thumbs up!Posted almost 2 years ago
Hi there! You're reading a conversation in the Garlics, onions, chives, etc. group on Folia.
If you grow any plants that are in this group, this is the group for you!! Find out how to plant, grow, nurture, and harvest these delectable plants!!
Topic Watchers
Other Recent Topics See more...
- 0 rust in the Garlics, onions, chives, etc. group Posted by anelson about 1 month ago.
- 6 How do I grow green onions? in the Garlics, onions, chives, etc. group Posted by muddslide about 1 month ago. Last reply by muddslide about 1 month ago.
- 2 scapes on soft neck garlic in the Garlics, onions, chives, etc. group Posted by anelson 11 months ago. Last reply by JosephsGarden 6 months ago.
- 7 Garlic Article from "Organic Gardening" Magazine in the Garlics, onions, chives, etc. group Posted by Gardenerd about 2 years ago. Last reply by Amarylis 8 months ago.
- 6 A question about garlic in the Garlics, onions, chives, etc. group Posted by angelchrome about 3 years ago. Last reply by redloon about 1 year ago.
