JAMES LONG KEEPING ONION SEED

[Barkelberrybear]

Hi Colin, can I ask if you've had success this year with saving your own seeds of James Long Keeping Onion?

[Sludge]

Hi. I’ve had what can only be described as limited success. I replanted six onions, the same amount as I usually do for Bedfordshire Champion, but I’ve got very little seed from them. The only thing I did differently is to replant them at home rather than on the allotment, and I’m guessing it’s a lack of pollination that’s been the cause. It’s still drying in the greenhouse and a bit green at the moment, when it’s properly dried I’m going to have to be extremely careful removing the seed from the husk so I don’t loose any.

I think I’ve still got your address and will send you half of them when it’s ready.

[Barkelberrybear]

That is so kind of you mate. It's really appreciated. It's been a really bad year for us all here in Derbyshire, I'm just so glad it's come to an end. I look forward with eager anticipation.

[petesveg]

Hi All New on Here anyone know where l might be able to get some James Long Onion Seed as they seem Difficult to get Hold Off.
HAPPY GARDENING
Petesveg

[Sludge]

I’ve not had any luck at getting any new seed. I've sorted what seed I got from letting half a dozen of last years JLK go to seed, but I’m afraid there won’t be any to spare. I promised some to Barkelberrybear, but there will only be enough to use for seed for 2023.

Barkelberrybear… as I said above I’ve sorted the seed but there was even less than I anticipated. I’ve still got your address in my PM box on here so will get them off to you. Sorry but there won’t be many.

[Shallot Man]

Hi. I’ve had what can only be described as limited success. I replanted six onions, the same amount as I usually do for Bedfordshire Champion, but I’ve got very little seed from them. The only thing I did differently is to replant them at home rather than on the allotment, and I’m guessing it’s a lack of pollination that’s been the cause. It’s still drying in the greenhouse and a bit green at the moment, when it’s properly dried I’m going to have to be extremely careful removing the seed from the husk so I don’t loose any.

I think I’ve still got your address and will send you half of them when it’s ready.

Sludge. I used to put mine in a brown paper bag, then hang up [ head down ]

[Sludge]

I ended up using a penknife, tweezers and X3 reading glasses!

[Barkelberrybear]

Thank you so much Sludge, I'll guard them with my life. Hopefully we can build them up for future years to come.

[Ray49]

My wife is desparate for James Longkeeping seed! Any chance that you still have some? Willing to purchase/pay postage!

[Sludge]

Unfortunately I won’t have enough to share this year but, depending on how many germinate this spring, I will save plenty for seed next year. So keep an eye on this thread, I will gladly send some when, and if, there are some to spare.

[Shallot Man]

Just googled James Long Keeping. Gables & Gardens came up .[ Adds sold by Dobie's. ] Good hunting.

[Sludge]

Unfortunately further Googling draws a blank. I sowed my saved JLK seed today only 20 or so seeds, hopefully between me and Barkelberrybear we’ll be able to build up a reasonable stock of seed but it’s not a quick process.

[Shallot Man]

What about trying "Henry Doubleday" They have a seed bank. Miss the allotment.

[Shallot Man]

JAMES LONG KEEPING Good News, Been in contact with Garden Organic [used to be a member when I had the allotment] Seem they have JLK in their seed library, though have no plans at the moment to grow more. [ if you are a member they do let out seed for members to grow for the seeds.] Being a computer moron with a degree in moronic computer studies ] I am unable to forward the letter to the forum. Next time I get a visit from one of the family,, I will get them to forward the letter.

[Sludge]

Sorry but I missed your post Shallotman, not sure how as I usually get an email when there’s a reply to this thread.

Any how that is good news as I’ve had a 100% failure with my JLK seeds. I had near enough 100% success with my Bedfordshire champion seeds so I’m blaming a lack of pollination or some such thing with the JLK. I wonder if Barkelberrybear bear had any better luck.