Re: how long???(onions)

In a message dated 4/8/99 10:26:54 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
millero@worldnet.att.net writes:

<<   We usually sow seeds in September or early
 October.  Bulbing is best when grown from seeds but growing from transplants
 (not sets) also works pretty well.  But you need to grow the plants yourself
 because they are usually not available from the Texas growers until early
 spring which is too late.  Germination is good in the early fall so you may
 as well direct–seed. >>

Hi,  here in so. calif,  I can plant short day onions -- Granex type -- that 
will form bulbs if the seed is planted in the first two weeks of November.  
Seeds sown at other times will create plants that dont form bulbs.  Last year 
some of my bulbs reached 5 inches in diameter and were lush and quite grand 
tasting and kept well.  I did not bend the tops down but waited till the tops 
turned brown.  We also do not receive rain in the summer when they are ready. 
 Definitely longer than 120 days.  

I have also tried a new variety called Candy which claims to be a hybrid 
between long and short day types and doesnt require a specific planting time 
for bulb formation.  I have grown them at two different non traditional times 
and have had good bulb formation both times.  And good flavor.  I intend to 
grow it again.

Janet.
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