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Has everyone got their cell trays ready for sowing their onion seed today. :?:
I always sow my seed on boxing day.
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Thanks for the reminder; I'd completely forgotten :shock: :D
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I'm off to do mine now.......
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Paul i think that might be a bit early. :wink:
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HERBIE
I did think that myself but then again someone has to push the boundary's
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PaulW The leader of men, ooops and women. :wink:
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thanks for th ehint Herby - I shall pop out tomorrow to stock up on the necessary compost & seed. Or will that be too late?! :wink:
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Should be alright as long as it's the morning, i suppose thats if your up in time :shock: :D :wink:
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oh no I`m too late. Ive been stripping out the old kitchen units today with a view to fitting a new set in the next week. So much for a holiday..... :roll:
Seed sowing will have to wait unfortunately
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Just incase any one is worrying about sowing onion seed, you will be alright sowing it at anytime in the next three months.
It's just us impatient gardeners can never wait, but the earlier you sow, the bigger onions you will get, as long as you grow them well.
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my seeds are on the way must be christmas post, bought them from w . robinson & son ltd
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you should see the size of the veg they grow
i can't wait to see my crop next year!
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Just thought you might like to know that the french traditionally sow onions and shallots on the longest day of the year that would be the 21st Dec.
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I think you mean the shortest day, longest night.
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