Onion sets planted out today: too early?

[Penellype]

I wouldn't cover them with plastic. I tried this one year thinking it would keep them warm, which it did, but they also got very dry and the resulting onions were ok but a bit small. Fleece is better as it lets the rain through.

[Veggiemite]

Yes, give it a while, Veggiemite. Keep posting and try again when you've been around for a bit longer.
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[Veggiemite]

I wouldn't cover them with plastic. I tried this one year thinking it would keep them warm, which it did, but they also got very dry and the resulting onions were ok but a bit small. Fleece is better as it lets the rain through.

cheers for the tip Penellype...at the moment I have both on 'em! ...covered in fleece and a clear plastic board angled across the top so some of the rain runs off.

From what you say maybe best to throw MORE plastic on them -- might save me doing any cooking!

[Penellype]

If the sun is on them they can get quite hot under plastic - not sure about cooking though!