I'm not sure at what point to actually thin them. I'm going to wait until some look like they resemble a green onion and then give them a yank. I'll probably leave them about three inches apart. That pot is not very big, I think it's maybe a foot across. I'm just shocked the damn things grew.
They are growing well. Didn't you son help you plant them? He should be very happy with his planting.
ReplyDeleteYour onions are looking great! I assuming they're regular storage onions? They will need to be thinned, but it doesn't hurt to watch them for a bit, and then go after the stragglers.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it nice to have so many that you do need to thin them?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I never tried to grow onions in a pot. The only thing that grows well in my pots is a Sungold tomatoes. As for your onions, you are right - thinning will give them more space, and they'll be bigger. Those onions which need to go will make a good addition to a salad.
ReplyDeleteYes, Sherlock, my son did help. I dug three little trenches and he dropped the seeds in. I get a status update everyday with a count of the number of onions and an estimated growth rate. It's awesome.
ReplyDeleteCurbstone, I believe they are. I thought they would need to be thinned, and we are thinking of doing so on Father's Day to add the green onions to some salsa.
Noelle, I never thought the word "thinning" would be in my vocabulary. I was fully expecting only one.
Tatyana, they will be spectacular in a salad. I also have a French Onion Soup recipe I've been dying to try. We might save a few for that, as well.
I've never tried growing onions in a pot either. They my not size up fully but I'm sure they will be tasty nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Thomas. I'm starting to think I may need to pull out more then I leave in. It will be interesting to see how this all turns out.
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