Growing onions in pots?
 

On May 13, 7:46*pm, Gareth b
wrote:
Bennewby;921268 Wrote:

Hi all, I am totally new to the gardening world but seem to be doing ok
so far.
I recently moved into my flat which has a little garden comprising of a
patio and gravel. I am growing things in pots i.e tom, strawberries,
herbs, potatoes and its all doing really well so far. I was given some
onions that have been grown from seed by a friend and was wondering if
they will be ok in pots? Alot of websites say its not worth it but i'm
not worried about how many i will be able to harvest ( even if i can
just grow one i will be chuffed with it ) just how many i can plant and
how much space they need?

Any info will be great

Thankyou

Hello, Growing Onions in pots will be fine, Make sure they are spaced
apart some distant 25-30cm to allow for growing room. Feed regularly
during the summer (once a month with liquid feed I use on mine) and
hopefully they will be ready in August time. Onions like a sunny
situation and don’t grow as well in a shady situation.

Hope that helps?

--
Gareth b

I have grown onions successfully in the ground with less spacing - 4
to 6 inches (10-15 cm). Also, if you want green onions (growing them
for the "leaves" rather than the bulb) you can put a bunch in right
next to each other. Then harvest as needed by cutting off a leaf or
two when cooking. -- H