General information and discussion about cultivating onions, garlic, shallots and leeks.
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October 2, 2016 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Newfoundland, Canada
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Mammoth Improved onion: overwinter outdoors for seed?
True, true, I haven't a clue!!!!!
I have some Mammoth Improved in the field that were planted late and didn't bulb. I wondered if I could overwinter them outdoors with a little mulch? Or lots. And save seeds next season. I guess I could also bring them in and overwinter in the greenhouse, but it's a PIA when the alliums start to flower so early that there aren't any bees outside yet.... Anyone know about the frost tenderness of the dear Mammoth? I really like these onions, the seedlings were so sturdy it was a pleasure to grow. |
October 2, 2016 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Bower, what you have there might be from the seeds I sent in. I think I still have extra seeds if want more. If have a greenhouse and time , you may get started in November for bigger bulbs next year.
I'll be sending in their cousins (seeds)for our trade this year :The mammoth leeks. They are great too. Last edited by NewWestGardener; October 2, 2016 at 04:33 PM. |
October 2, 2016 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
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NewWest, they did come from Nicky's swap, and what a lovely onion. Thank you for sharing it! And the leeks sound awesome as well.
Since I didn't know what to do I decided to split them up - ten sturdy ones I transplanted to a sheltered spot where I'm going to mulch them heavily with kelp after they settle in. We'll see if they survive. If not, a lesson learned. And I have a dozen more that I'm going to make a place for in the greenhouse. Your seeds were awesome btw, every one sprouted. |
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