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13 Sep 13, Heather Sterling (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Having grown (and watered) white onions through this past Winter, I now find that the onions are going to seed before the bulb has fully grown out. It would be appreciated if you could give advice as to where I went wrong.

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23 Oct 16, Chester Bosch (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

I have the same experience. Can somebody respond please.

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20 Aug 13, Rui (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Sometimes my bought onions in the kitchen start growing leaves. Can I plant these onions, and if so, will it spread and will other onions grow from it, and how should I plant them? Or can you only grow onions from seeds? Thank you.

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14 Feb 14, Lynette (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

in my experience onions, once they start to show leaves in your vegetable rack will not grow in the garden. There are two things you can do - use them immediately in cooking, or put the sprouted bulb over a bottle of water and proceed as you would with an avocado pip: do not let the bulb touch the water. The green leaves can be used in salads in the same way as you would spring onions.

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19 Aug 13, Aldo (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Hi all, I dont have a lot garden space and was wondering if it is possible to plant them in containers? Regards

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20 Aug 13, JIM (Australia - temperate climate)

hi I grow spring onions in a foam box & have never had them grow better don't pull them out just cut off the leavses they will replentish themselves for years & no trouble with snails or grubs,

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01 Aug 13, Marietjie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Can I sow onions, texas grano, now? Living in Potchefstroom.

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23 Jun 13, Ann Bye (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

I have onions that are starting to sprout. Can I plant them now or is it too early. Live in Gauteng so still a lot of frost.

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17 Jan 13, solly (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Need to plant brown onions now, is it the right time? How much water do onions need? How much fertiliser and when do i put it?

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29 Jan 13, Conradt (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

I sow the onions in late January to early March, I prepare a patch in the vegetable garden for this. The stand where the onions will be transplanted to can be prepared in the mean time, If your soil is very heavy, sand can be worked in, as well as gracious amounts of organic fertilizer and ash (from your wood braai) This method give you time to ensure your bed is light and rich when your onions is ready to be transplanted around April. I use a clear plastic covering during coldest of winter months, just to keep the frost off. Hope this help.

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