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Old 13-03-2008, 07:30 PM
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hi all, im new to this site but i enjoy reading the postes.
Im a 13 year old lad who as just aquired a bit of my uncle muckmans allotment.
The thing is i would like to do this by myself so here we go with me first question.
my onion seeds have have started to sprout and i need to know wot to do now they are about 3 inches tall in one single pot. i have got about 20.
thanks denny
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Old 13-03-2008, 07:55 PM
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hello dennix and welcome to the vine'
i take it the pot is 3" and they now need potting into there own pots so they have room to grow and that's easily done as all there is to do is take the ball of compost out of the pot and seperate the onion seed and put them into seperate pots of compost.
be very gentle when doing this as any damaged seed will not grow properly , and i also forgot to say make sure the soil level is the same on the seedling in the new pot.
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Old 13-03-2008, 08:01 PM
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thnx m8 im tryin to get one over on my uncle muckman plus he grows his onions from sets the cheat
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hello dennix and welcome to the vine
I'm sure you will get one over on your uncle muckman
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Old 13-03-2008, 08:10 PM
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do u no muck man he is my uncle and we both started on the onions at the same time but he has had lots more experiance than me but ill catch up i no lol
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you will be the best cos you have done your from seed and i'm sure you will catch him up good luck
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Old 13-03-2008, 08:20 PM
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can u give me any tips on liquid feed thats better than comfrey and netal tea cuz he uses tht 4 his liquid feed?
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Old 13-03-2008, 08:21 PM
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i think i ought to put this on pm's cuz my uncle , muckman can read this
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Have a look on here dennix Organic Liquid Feeds
Think this might help you
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Old 13-03-2008, 08:24 PM
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tah m8 ill have a look and ill make sure he cant see the site lol
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Old 13-03-2008, 08:36 PM
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thts helped me alot m8 tah ive had an idea
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Old 13-03-2008, 08:41 PM
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gtg now m8 thnx 4 the advice
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Now, now, Muckman. You should be encouraging the little git......I mean little treasure. . This shows aptitude and a willingness to learn from others. (it also shows a sneaky streak that you might be wise to worry about)

Dennix, ignore him he's just jealous. Good luck with the onions.
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Welcome to the vine Dennix.

I am sure that your onions will beat your Uncles! Grew mine from seed last year and they were much better than those I grew from sets the year before.

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do u have any tips on liquid feeds ma uncle use comfree and nettle and i need to find one thts organic and better than muckman ????????????
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