Autumn or spring planting onion sets

[melissa86]

Hi

I bought some onion sets cheaply in the sale (10p) about two months ago. They don't say when to plant or harvest - will they be suitable for autumn planting? They haven't sprouted at all.

Thank you in advance for any advice, which is greatly appreciated! 

[veggiechicken]

Hello Melissa and welcome to the Grapvine.
Does it say what variety they are?
They'll be old stock from last season. Are they still firm?

[teakdesk]

I've got some sturon sets from a similar sale. They can withstand cold so if not a pig of a winter should be OK. I intend planting them this week.

If they don't grow I've only lost pennies!

[melissa86]

Thank you so much for replying and for the welcome!

I have Stuttgarter and Centurion - they seem firm still so fingers crossed!

Thank you again for the advice, hope yours turn out well! ☺

[veggiechicken]

I bought some cheapo onion sets and couple of months ago and planted them straight away. They're all growing but may not come to much over winter. As has been said - its only pennies
Stuttgarter and Centurion are intended for Spring planting.