Planting Onion Seed - Oct 2011 - The Vegetable Garden

[swsebrownsugar1888]

i planted onion seeds with garden lime and they sprouted what else do i need

Thank 4 sharing, U hang in there as well (^_^)

[webcajun]

@swsebrownsugar1888 … Let em get a little size to em (about 10-12 inches tall) then you can side dress with a little fertilizer…..Donald

[jude1c9v]

haven't tried to plant onions from seed yet, I've been planting from bulbs i get from the farmers market. they never get very big though, any idea what im doing wrong??

[webcajun]

@jude1c9v ... Try planting seedlings instead of the bulbs. You'll also need to plant the right type of onion for your area.  Lots of folks order theirs from Dixondale Farms in TX.......Donald

[borderbubba]

Great video Donald! I learned that I planted my onion seeds too close together. Next year I will know to spread the seeds out. Have a good evening.

[webcajun]

@borderbubba … If you’re planning on transplanting in February then close spacing is OK. I won’t be transplanting so I spaced em out a bit……Donald

[webcajun]

... Since I won’t be transplanting or doing very much thinning I’d say 400-500……Donald

[mogges1]

how many onions you get out of that 100 foot row.

[CreazioniPinnacolo]

is it just me or is your soil turning more brown..used to look more red i thought. lol. maybe that worm cast tea is doing it.

[webcajun]

@CreazioniPinnacolo ... LOL The color changes with the amount of moisture in the soil......Donald

[SpikenAL]

just an idea ! maybe use a 3 or 4' ( foot ) peace of 3/4 or 1" pvc pipe to plant the seed from the car seat :) but could be smaller pipe like 1/2" with a funnel on the loading end ... 4:10 to 4:45 could be done from the car. looks like it maybe ez'er to put the seed down that way just an idea ! :) Just tryin to help :) Thanks and Good Luck

[webcajun]

@SpikenAL … Next time my back gives out on me and I can’t walk that would be a good idea. Thanks…….Donald

[500passwords]

nice work donald :)

i may break ground on my first garden this spring .

i tilled them many times for grandpa but never

had one of my own . got me a little old sears suburban

tractor with all the implements :) wish me luck

[webcajun]

@500passwords ... I think you are going to do just fine.......Donald

[memberson]

HELLO  THIS YEAR I DID NO TILL AND GOT THREE TIMES WHAT I GOT LAST YEAR.OR THE YEAR BEFOR .ALSO DID NOT GET WEEDS LIKE I HAD LAST YEAR.

[webcajun]

@memberson ...If it works for you stick with it.......Donald

[czyhrs]

Mr Donald, that is another great video, as usual.

I really enjoy all your videos.

You have helped a tremendous amount of people,(me included).

It is a pleasure to watch you.

May God Bless & Keep you. safe & healthy.

[webcajun]

@czyhrs ...Thank you and you're very welcome......Donald

[lsukitten]

Hi Donald I have a question. My dad gave me a Satsuma tree. it's currently in a bucket. Should I plant it now or wait till spring? What is the best time of year to plant it? Thanks!!

[webcajun]

@lsukitten ... I would plant it sometime in late Dec - early Jan when the tree is dormant......Donald

[Fielderfarms]

Great video........Thanks for making them.

[webcajun]

@Fielderfarms ...You're welcome......Donald

[jagan4uhere]

Hey Donald.... Good vids as always. :)

How big is your farm? Are you the only one working on it?

[webcajun]

@jagan4uhere ... You see approx 5 acres in the videos and yes I do 99% of it.....Donald

[markhess]

Great video as always Donald.  What variety are you planting this year? - Mark

[webcajun]

@markhess ...Hey Mark, still planting "Candy" which seem to do real well.....Donald

[sugerbear520]

good video

[webcajun]

@sugerbear520 ...Thanks.......Donald

[WE3HINES]

Thanks for the video Donald, Would love to see an update as they go, I am planning on having a little farm of my own when I get back to the US. Love watching your videos reminds me of home every time I watch'em.

[webcajun]

@WE3HINES ... I'll be doing updates showing their progress. There's no place like home.......Donald

[GriffinElliot]

good vid



[webcajun]

@GriffinElliot ...Thanks.....Donald

[DesertDigger1]

Donald just a suggestion here,You might try measuring and planting stakes on the end of the rows as a focal point when drawing your rows.You still do a pretty darn good job just the same.Love the videos,keep em coming,you are an inspiration to all your fans.Hope your feeling better.

[webcajun]

@DesertDigger1 ...Thanks for the tip, may give it a try.....Donald

[thunder0880]

Why did you choose to plant in ground this year and not in container?

[webcajun]

@thunder0880 ...Because these won't get transplanted. I'm letting them grow right where they are.....Donald

[DeanHarryman]

nice to see you post a new vid Donald, I just got my onions in on the 15th. Im planting Candy, and gonna try the walla walla and utah jumbo.... we shall see, I have some shallots seeded as well, Ambition, saffron, as well as a red variety, anyways regards from Houston! and keep these awesome videos comin!

[webcajun]

@DeanHarryman ... It's the right time to plant em so they should do real well......Donald

[gardenvespers777]

Wooooohooo! Awesome. Looking forward as always to see how they come out!

My little Candy sprouts seem to be happy. They have the best spot in the garden for the wintertime. lol In February, I'm going to transplant and cut the tops a bit like you did a few years ago. well...assuming they grow like yours did to that point! lolll

[webcajun]

@gardenvespers777 ...Oh they'll do just fine especially if they're already coming up. When you transplant em only plant the top of the bulb about an inch deep. Roots are shallow so keep the soil somewhat moist after transplanting.....Donald

[dionicia12]

You might have already answered this, but how often do you water the onions?

[webcajun]

@dionicia12 …The ability of your soil to hold moisture and the weather has a lot to do with that. Best way to determine if you need to water is dig down a few inches and check for moisture. If it’s dry, water…..Donald

[daretohaveorangehair]

N1!!

[webcajun]

@daretohaveorangehair ...Thanks.....Donald

[Hoovesandpaws61]

Donald, I planted onions for the first time last spring thanks to you and I could not believe how easy and how well they turned out. I haven't had to buy an onion for many months! Now you have me thinking about planting seeds now. When can I plant garlic? I planted some last spring and it turned out okay but nothing like the onions. Thanks for your wonderful videos. I always am happy to see when you have posted a new one.

[webcajun]

@Hoovesandpaws61 ...I don't plant garlic but I think this is the time of the year to do so......Donald

[greatwf]

 ¡Great vid!

[webcajun]

@greatwf ...Thanks.......Donald

[TheSonoman1976]

Donald, it may just be me, but you sound like you are gettin over a cold in this video. It doesn't matter cause you always do a great job. Thanks for sharing all of you knowledge with us.

[webcajun]

@TheSonoman1976 ...I wasn't feeling 100% the day I shot the video. Just a little tired I guess.....Donald

[TheSonoman1976]

@webcajun....I knew it! You just weren't your youthful, spry self that day. Keep posting those vids...you are da bomb.

[Sheila6325]

Look at that! Straight as a pin! That machine sure does a wonderful job huh?

I have to hand it to ya, you do a beautiful job on your rows, and the machine does a great job too. LOL Not only would I love to own a machine like yours, I would love to have the land to use it on too!

Seriously, you take such beautiful care of your machineryh, and it does so much for so many. You have to be proud of it.

PS And who wouldn't love to have those onions !!!! mmmmmmm

[webcajun]

@Sheila6325 ...With the right tools you can get a lot done. By chopping and freezing the onions we've had to buy very few in years past.....Donald

[shartne]

man that looks like fun.

[webcajun]

@shartne ...I do enjoy planting time......Donald

[d1da5a]

Lache pas Donald jaime bien test vidéo , tu explique bien le garden . continue ton bon travail. léo

[webcajun]

@d1da5a ...Hey I understood most of that. Thanks......Donald

[webcajun]

@phenomenon805 ...You're very welcome......Donald

[webcajun]

@FreeCirclesPastor ... You're welcome......Donald

[LetsGetCooken]

Nice Vlog Donald I think I will go and buy some onion seeds and get them planted its still warm here avg is still 81 in always sunny California central valley.

[webcajun]

@LetsGetCooken ... Plant em, you'll do just fine......Donald

[jerseyrandy]

Donald Interesting way to plant onions. Here in New Jersey I start onions in flats in February and set out as soon as the ground can be worked.  Thanks, you have given me ideas to consider. Randy

[webcajun]

@jerseyrandy ...Hey Randy, I know this works down here in Zone 8 but not sure how well in your area.  I would maybe try a short section just to see.....Donald

[TheSemperfidude]

Hey Donald,made me a couple of your pvc seed planters .Seen this lady plant flat at a local greenhouse she had a vibrating machine vacum too did 72 at once.Got me thinking ,which is dangerous,duct tape elect. tooth brush to pvc.What ya think.Your right those bunching onions greens are goodfor seasoning and use a little.I got perennial ones from Southern Exposure called evergreen hardy ,still growing after 3 years ina barrel.Great vids ,later---Roger

[webcajun]

@TheSemperfidude ...Hey Roger, you may have something there. Give it try and make a video for us to check out. Who knows you may be able to sell those things on TV, $19.95.....but wait if you order now. : ) .......Donald

[BolognaRingRanch]

Love the row, Donald! Now if you'll shoot to draw one that looks like a dogs hind leg, it'll look like mine. LOL

jeff

[webcajun]

@BolognaRingRanch ...Hey Jeff, had I not put that tractor in 4WD it would have been nothing nice. I still ended up with a little curve on the other end. Kind of looks like a ? mark. : ) ......Donald

[BolognaRingRanch]

@webcajun I've done that many times my friend. Even in 4wd, mine are crooked. I anticipate the end of the row too much I think. I have noticed that if I take the loader off, I make em straighter. I guess it's a weight thing.

jeff

[webcajun]

@BolognaRingRanch …Rather than lowering the hippers all the way down on the first pass I think if I’d hold up a bit where it wouldn’t dig in so much it’d do a lot better. Finish the row on the second pass…..Donald

[BolognaRingRanch]

@webcajun I bet that's the ticket. I've been burying them in the first pass. Used the second for height. You shore is a smart feller. I'll try that.

jeff

[bulldogjerry]

Hey Donald - What kind of onions did you plant? Where did you get the seeds and what was the cost? Even buying in bulk I paid nearly $20 for 5,000 seeds. How long will it take for the seeds to sprout up through the dirt?

Thanks, Jerry

[webcajun]

@bulldogjerry ...Hey Jerry, the variety is "Candy" and I order from Morgan County Seeds. Onions are expensive no matter where you get em. Think I paid $25 for the pkt. The weather is suppose to turn cold this week so I'm not expecting to see em mark the row for about 2+ weeks......Donald

[holtontwo]

Thanks Donald, I've got my fix now for a while...

[webcajun]

@holtontwo ...LOL got one on planting beets coming up next......Donald

[HWhit9000]

I just planted about 100 large purple onion seeds today too according to the Farmers Almanac (October 18 & 19 are best days for planting root crops) here in Florida.

Mine are crowded into a 2 ft by 10 ft raised bed. Will be transplanting in Feb.

I got my heirloom seeds from trade winds fruit dot com and will be saving the seeds from a couple onions that I'll let mature and go to seed.

Thanks for the vids, Howard

[webcajun]

@HWhit9000 ...Hey Howard, for transplants you could have planted them a lot closer but that's OK you'll do just fine......Donald

[HuntGaryHunt]

Donald you have a beautiful garden, I love looking at tilled soil, and watching and listening to the tractor. Also in your videos I always hear a cow bawling or the birds singing. Love it Gary Farmall

[webcajun]

@HuntGaryHunt ...That's country living, got to just love it......Donald

[waymons]

i also would like to know where you get the seeds

[webcajun]

@waymons ... The variety is "Candy" and I order them from Morgan County Seeds.......Donald

[TheOntarioGardener]

Gotta love 4-wheel drive.

[webcajun]

@TheOntarioGardener ...Yes it does come in handy......Donald

[RTPgardenguy]

Hi Don, does frost bother the onions over the winter? Do you cover them with anything (straw)? Thanks for the video's!

[webcajun]

@RTPgardenguy ...I don't cover mine in winter. The growth does slow down when it gets cold but starts again when temps start warming up......Donald

[NoNORADon911]

Thought it was too late in the year (even in FL) to plant onions?

I am no expert though : ) I have the seeds, will try it. Thanks.

[webcajun]

@NoNORADon911 ... Not too late, give em a try......Donald

[ds152326]

How many seeds did you plant in that 100 foot row?

[webcajun]

@ds152326 ... I'd guess 1200+......Donald

[bekados]

Hi Donald. Are these the candy onions as well? Where do you get these seeds? Thanks! Becca

[webcajun]

@bekados ...Yes they are "Candy". I order most of my seeds from Morgan County Seeds.....Donald

[bekados]

@webcajun thanks so much. I'll look them up--been needing a good seed source. :)

[galegregory97comcast]

? can you make your seeds from your onion's if so how is it done ??

[webcajun]

@galegregory97comcast ... Let em make a seed head, let it dry then shake the seeds out.  Non-hybrids only....Donald

[wideawake73]

Love you videos : ) Thanks for teaching us

[webcajun]

@wideawake73 ...Glad you enjoy.....Donald