Direct sowing onions in the North
Most of my garden is still frozen muck, but the 2 raised beds are thawed
(but very cold) and dry enough to plant. I am not sure when the average last frost date is, but I'm sure it's still over a month away. I ordered some onion and shallot seeds, and they got here yesterday. Should I plant them indoors and set them out in early May, or sow them direct in the garden? Also, can I sow peas now or do I need to wait another 3 weeks? I usually only grow warm-season crops, but I'm ready to get started. :-) Thanks, Bob, in Zone 4 |
Direct sowing onions in the North
If I had the room I'd plant them indoors. Bunching onions transplant
well. I usually plant a row if it and transplant them after they're a couple inches tall. I can't direct sow peas because there are too many little furry animals. I have to transplant each one with an 8" collar made out of 2 litter plastic bottles. You might get a sheet of cheap plastic dropcloth and cover you raised bed after seeding. Just be careful that you don't cook the seedlings on sunny days. |
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