I've just ordered next years seed, Mammoth Red Onion RHS HC, what ever that means, story goes they are one of the largest red onions, strong flavor and excellent keeping quality(hopefully)
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Originally posted by burnie View PostI've just ordered next years seed, Mammoth Red Onion RHS HC, what ever that means, story goes they are one of the largest red onions, strong flavor and excellent keeping quality(hopefully)
I've grown Mammoth Reds a few years back. Big onions requiring 18 inch planting stations to get to a decent size. I know they are sold as a strong onion but I didn't find them so. In fact from what I remember they were on the mild side (which I liked)
I grew them about 20 years ago so maybe they have changed a lot.
btw, I am guessing it means they are Royal Horticultural Society Highly CommendedMy Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)
Diversify & prosper
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This year I sowed "Augusta" overwintering onions (from RealSeeds) again, having had really good results the last two seasons. They've come up thick and strong in the greenhouse, I'll be planting them out in late October. I sowed some Sturon at the same time, germination has been a lot more patchy.
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Originally posted by Snadger View Post.
I've grown Mammoth Reds a few years back. Big onions requiring 18 inch planting stations to get to a decent size. I know they are sold as a strong onion but I didn't find them so. In fact from what I remember they were on the mild side (which I liked)
I grew them about 20 years ago so maybe they have changed a lot.
btw, I am guessing it means they are Royal Horticultural Society Highly Commended
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I grew Mamoth a few years back, from seed, and tell ya what, they were the best onions I ever grew.
Yeah, a little on the large side, stored really well though, and we're awsome tasting and served our purpose in the kitchen for a long period of time
Hmmm! Time to start planning!
And yeah, Potty you are surley missed!"Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad"
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I have never used such implements - what are they for? (Miss you Potty)
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Hi Sarriss
The exorbitionists of large onions who generally or religiously sow thier onions on "Boxing Day" use these implements to stick in the side of the pot, the loop then bent at a 90o angle to feed the leaves through once they have got through the "Crooks Stage" to keep the plant upright!
If you are growing to eat, no need to worry your little head! ........"Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad"
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I've never grown anything for exhibitions, but I like gadgets... hehe
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Sarriss, growing for the kitchen remains my first love and I only got into showing by accident when my allotment was judged first in Aberdeen City's inaugural Best City Allotment competition back in 2003. The judge of that competition suggested I enter my veg in the local Show. I came home with 8 firsts and a sheaf full of seconds and thirds. I was hooked.
I got a lot of help and guidance from other exhibitors and when Potty asked for guidance and help to try to match the onions grown by one of his friends it was an opportunity to give something back.
I'm tremendously proud of the thread and Potty did really well with his onions. If you get a chance, have a read through the thread from start to finish. There are a few tangentisations along the way (I know I'm guilty of that in other threads on occasion ) but ignore that and before you know where you are you'll be growing super duper onions as well
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Originally posted by Aberdeenplotter View PostI use them to support onion seedlings being grown for exhibition to keep them nice and straight in the early stages
and yes, before you say it, I am a lazy gardenerit may be a struggle to reach the top, but once your over the hill your problems start.
Member of the Nutters Club but I think I am just there to make up the numbers
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