too late for onion sets?

[willowstar]

hello everyone

I have loads on onion sets left from when I planted about 6 weeks ago. I know it says in everything I have read to plant onion sets in March/early April, but I have just built a new bed and have the room to plant more. Does anyone have any experience planting them this late?

many thanks

[Stacey]

I honestly couldnt say but I hope you're okay to. I dont think it would hurt to try a few. I know I would but then Ive only just started growing so am in that experimental stage I guess. I planted some onion seeds in a tray a week ago,knowing it was too late but I didnt think id stand a chance sowing them straight into the bed. I dont expect anything,im just hoping for the best. So I say go for it and plant away!

[shirlthegirl43]

I just found the onion sets I bought weeks ago. Once the weather dries off a bit and I decide where to plant them, they will go in. either they will grow or they won't - nothing to lose by planting them.

[Paulottie]

Onions are sensitive to day light hours. they may or may not bolt or you might find that they are not too big ( call them shallots! ) whatever you will be unlikely to ripen and dry them enough for good storage but hey, use em up quick- as you say Shirley- there is 'nothing to lose'

[willowstar]

thanks all...thats in then, they are going in tomorrow (rain just struck here) and I'll have a bash. at the worst they will be little, but that is OK, better than them sitting in a net and rotting and never achieving their potential.

cheers :-)

[gandii]

i just posted the same question on a diff thread pop 'em in was the answer i got too nothing to loose small onoins cook quicker and are sweeter

[cheshire61]

i see no problem in planting out onion sets now i no it's a bit late but it should not cause any serious problems get them in as soon as possible

[nick the grief]

My friend only planted his two weeks ago and they are romping away now.