Finally got my welder assembled and working, so I could repair the hitch on the garden tractor. So much easier to trailer the water to where I need it. Of course, I won’t be watering until next weekend, as we’re getting long, slow soaking rains—maybe a skiff of snow, too—through Tuesday afternoon/evening.
Still no sign of carrots, so will replant next week. Turnip & pea seedlings are looking good, as is the garlic.
I really hate inaccurate packaging. Yesterday, I opened one of my two “100 bulb” bags of onion sets; soaked them, then planted them. 185 were in the bag, and the other look just the same. I bought 2 bags because I wanted between 150 & 200 sets, so one would have been sufficient. Really don’t want to devote that much extra space to them.
How long, and how, can the other bag be saved? Some are beginning to sprout in the bag. I COULD plant them in the Fall, if they’ll keep.
That’s a stumper for me. I’d say the ones sprouting have to be planted. I am wondering if you could store the others in the refrigerator to slow them down until fall?
Have no idea for sure.
Honestly I am unsure if they will keep for 4-5 months since you have already soaked them all.
I would cull those that haven't yet sprouted from the rest , and refrigerate them , especially if you have a spare fridge, or cool place in the garage.
Regardless, they will still need ventilation and air exposure , or else they will rot. Cold will stunt the growth of the non-sprouted.
I've not tried to keep onions for that long , as most of mine are used within a couple months
Another option is to barter with a neighbor who has a garden, or a crop of which you have a shortage , and can trade with each other .
I would put non-sprouts in the sun for a few days to dry them out before putting them in the fridge.