To water or not to water onions ????

[sean]

Hi all,
I`m havin a go at growing some onions in my greenhouse , but i`m not to sure on how often to water them.
Any ideas ????

[elsie-scot]

No expert and someone may say otherwise, but I have some onions in root trainers in GH as ground isn't ready for them yet. I stick my finger down into them and see if they feel dry, if so give them a water, but put in into the tray they are resting in, so it goes to the roots.

[zazen999]

Put an inch of water in the tray, and tip away any that hasn't soaked up after 15-30 mins.

Only do this when the modules/pot/whatever feels light. If you keep them too wet they will rot.

I wouldn't stick my finger in personally, just feel the weight of the tray. Try it when it is just watered and you'll see the difference between wet and dry.

I am watering mine in an unheated greenhouse once a week at the moment.

[Snadger]

Just stuck mine in an open cold frame today to harden off. Gave them a good dousing before moving them!

[sean]

Sorry , i should of said the onions are in a bed in the greenhouse.

[falkon]

sorry i m using the same thread for my question too. i started onions sets in modules and they seems to be started well.. my question is when it is best to transplant them to final postion.. thanks in advance

[Two_Sheds]

Transplant them when they look big enough to survive (mine are like grass ) and when your soil is warming up and drying out a bit.