Your comments and tips

13 Nov 18, Mike (New Zealand - temperate climate)

The onions that are big and going to seed need pulling out now. In fact any that are going to seed need pulling out now. Look up the internet for more info.

Reply or Post a new comment

11 Nov 18, Phil (Australia - temperate climate)

I usually grow brown onions which store well, however as we were running out I planted white ones as you can plant them earlier in the season. Now I have heaps of good sized white onions which have just started to run to seed, does anyone have good ideas on how to store them longer than a few weeks?

Reply or Post a new comment

13 Nov 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

From what I have read white don't keep as long as brown. Cure them in the sun for a week or so then keep in a cool dry place spread out - probably best to give some away.

Reply or Post a new comment

24 Oct 18, Michael Jones (Australia - temperate climate)

when do i plant cipollini onion seeds in west Australia

Reply or Post a new comment

25 Oct 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Read the guide here. Plant first half of the year - probably after Feb - summer probably too hot.

Reply or Post a new comment

18 Oct 18, Malcolm Langley (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I planted onions last season and thined out where necessary and had a reasonable crop.this season l did it a bit differently. I planted the seeds into pots and then replanted into the ground so that I didn't waste any by thinning out. The seeds used were the from the same suppliers and were brown onions as before. This season they are growing well but most of them have very thick stems and seed pods are formed. The onionbulb in lots of instances is not developing .am l doing something wrong? Mal.

Reply or Post a new comment

23 Oct 18, Mike (Australia - temperate climate)

I had this problem this year. First time I had grown onions. I put it down to too rich a soil. Maybe less N applied. And probably back off the watering a bit when they have grown for say 4 mths.

Reply or Post a new comment

06 Oct 18, Wayne (Australia - temperate climate)

Onion Red Odourless: Planted sixty seedlings in April which have been growing well but are now going to flower and bulbs have not formed. (Adelaide Hills)

Reply or Post a new comment

07 Oct 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I grew onions for the first time this year. Mixed success. White ones. Some formed bulbs some didn't - good health plants - probably too much N. Onions can take 6-8 mths to grow.

Reply or Post a new comment

09 Sep 18, Sally (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Which varieties of onion can I plant in Johannesburg now. From seed

Reply or Post a new comment