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hello everyone

I have loads on onion sets left from when I planted about 6 weeks ago. I know it says in everything I have read to plant onion sets in March/early April, but I have just built a new bed and have the room to plant more. Does anyone have any experience planting them this late?

many thanks

I honestly couldnt say but I hope you're okay to. I dont think it would hurt to try a few. I know I would but then Ive only just started growing so am in that experimental stage I guess. I planted some onion seeds in a tray a week ago,knowing it was too late but I didnt think id stand a chance sowing them straight into the bed. I dont expect anything,im just hoping for the best. So I say go for it and plant away!

I just found the onion sets I bought weeks ago. Once the weather dries off a bit and I decide where to plant them, they will go in. either they will grow or they won't - nothing to lose by planting them.

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Onions are sensitive to day light hours. they may or may not bolt or you might find that they are not too big ( call them shallots! ) whatever you will be unlikely to ripen and dry them enough for good storage but hey, use em up quick- as you say Shirley- there is 'nothing to lose'

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Paul

thanks all...thats in then, they are going in tomorrow (rain just struck here) and I'll have a bash. at the worst they will be little, but that is OK, better than them sitting in a net and rotting and never achieving their potential.

cheers :-)

i just posted the same question on a diff thread pop 'em in was the answer i got too nothing to loose small onoins cook quicker and are sweeter

i see no problem in planting out onion sets now i no it's a bit late but it should not cause any serious problems get them in as soon as possible

My friend only planted his two weeks ago and they are romping away now.

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