How to Start Onion Seeds by Bulk Sowing

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In this episode, I will show you how to bulk sow onion seeds into containers for transplant later. We will be starting roughly 900 seeds in less than 2 square feet using 3-inch pots. Hopefully, you enjoy this episode!
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@ColleenEMoody 3 года назад

Luke's confidence in the stability of his wheelbarrow is impressive to me.

@emilyegbert8640 3 года назад

😂

@earthkeepinggreen7763 3 года назад

😂

@Anita-pp9dz Год назад

Likewise 😂

@jamielu114 Год назад

😂😂😂

@angeladianne4654 6 месяцев назад

Yes! I’m impressed and was nervous about it at the same time 😅

@alb5346 3 года назад

So glad I'm not the only one planting onions late!!!!!

@nancynesytofreske Год назад

I planted my onions this year the way you suggested. They're doing fantastic! Better germination than I've ever had too!

@icouldjustscream 3 года назад

We often get snow in April, but it melts in a few days. My garlic is just starting to peek through the straw! The chives tucked up to the house are up! YES, let's do onions! It's an allium party!

@GregoryBoysHomestead 3 года назад

I'm actually transplanting Onions into my garden today that were started from seed in my germination room. 😊 Red & Yellow onions

@صفاءالكون-ص3ل 3 года назад

Lovers of nature and green prairie welcome to my channel , I'm from maroc 🇲🇦🌻

@JO-zu3mz Год назад

I love the pressing on the eye analogy when pressing down soil. I'll definitely use that from now on

@kellystiner1005 3 года назад

I have learned many by what Luke has been saying for onions - SUGGESTION: please create a playlist for onions alone. One Stop shop for your Onion needs :)

@ElderandOakFarm 3 года назад

Thank you so much for recommending that people use SEED STARTING MIX or SOILLESS mix for seed starting indoors! I cringe when other RU-vidrs say that people can use any kind of soil/mix/compost & that it's no big deal to use something other than a seed starting mix! You explained it perfectly (I've been trying to find the best way to explain it to people!) "There's no natural predators in your house" It is so much harder to keep pest issues under control one you get them!

@anitamyers185 Месяц назад

Hello Luke, you’re talking about my #1 issue, thank you!

@KatrinaT Год назад

I planted my onions a few days ago and made careful rows... I'm going back to sprinkle a bunch more seeds in!

@Barbara-lv8tw 3 года назад

I kind of did the same. I used one tray with no dividers, filled it with coco coir and sprinkled in the seeds. After they grew in I put the whole tray into a larger container full of water and the soil washed away from the onions and separated so easy.

@HollyMarsh0716 3 года назад

Watching this on 4/14, with sleet and snow predicted for tonight here in Ypsilanti! Can't ever turn your back on Michigan weather!

@MrRPM110 3 года назад

I used this method this year thanks to your previous videos. Really helped so much since they were sharing space in the grow room with 54 pepper plants. There would have been no other way.

@jeannebalcom2598 3 года назад

Morning Luke. I have started my onions like this. Also followed your method of starting beets 3 to 5 seeds per cell. I think its a great idea! My problem is I am not sure how far apart to space each plant or cell when transplanting in garden. I also am in zone 6, zip code 14174 so I need to plant soon I think. Thanks for all your guidance. I am 70 years old and learning more every day thanks to you and Living Traditions !

@j.b.6855 3 года назад

Im in 5b. The video is a little late for me, I started onions in march and they have been outside for about a week now. Dense sowing is the way to go. I used old plastic rectangle food containers that I drilled holes in and grew way more than I needed. I ended up giving away about 100 seedlings.

@ritzileclaire5990 3 года назад

I’m so glad you said it’s not too late to start. I totally forgot to start my red onions when I started my yellow onions and shallots. I’ll start them tomorrow.

@valeriehowden471 3 года назад

On my to-do list today for indoors. Perfect timing.

@Brittleigh2111 3 года назад

So glad you showed this. This is so much easier than planting in a cell tray. Thanks

@homesteadbythehighway8548 2 года назад

😊Thank you for walking a through your process. I have tried for two years to grow from sets, with epic fails. After watching your videos I switched to seeds this year!! I can’t wait🧅

@ikramuddinmohammed596 3 года назад

Luke, would you be able to let us know how to fertilize the seedlings indoors. Thanks for your videos. They are really helpful 👍

@RemsFamily 3 года назад

Man am I glad I found your channel last year lol! I’ll owe you my life soon lol

@jasonslade1253 3 года назад

I have grown onions from sets for many years and have never had a issue with them flowering. I do have a hard time getting big bulbs tho. I attribute this to the type of onion and not because it is a set. Sets are a great option for home gardeners who are just starting out or experienced gardeners that just don’t have the time or space to grow from seed.

@x21gokartracing 3 года назад

I started a compost pile last spring I'm seeing the benefits of it this spring, I made a 2×4 frame, stapled 1/4 inch metal screen on the bottom placed it on the wheel barrel put compost in it sifted it by hand, wow I have excellent seed starting mix. Thanks Luke

@bertieyearout2690 3 года назад

Every time I hear, "April showers bring May flowers." It reminds me of a time when my kids came home from school and asked me this, "If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?" Anyone heard that one before? TFS Luke.

@Claire_Southernbelle 3 года назад

That's really cute 🙂 haven't heard that one!

@danakarloz5845 3 года назад

Pilgrims 😂 I’m old 🤓

@bertieyearout2690 3 года назад

@@danakarloz5845 me too. Lol

@danakarloz5845 3 года назад

@@bertieyearout2690 🥰😂

@916619jg 3 года назад

I mass sowed onions directly into the garden two days ago. Today's morning dew was a little more solid than I like though. Gotta love those 80° spring days

@tomcurran1538 2 года назад

I always used sets until the shortage and astronomical price increase. Great vid. Thanks.

@jackiehorsley9263 3 года назад

luke thanks for your awesome tips on starting onions from seed I did exactly what you did now I'm just waiting for them to sprout I wish you luck on you growing onions from seed I hope they do well

@mikeannmilesandmasonelliot9313 2 года назад

You do an awesome job Luke.

@lizsparling174 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and being your very affable self. I appreciate it 🙂🌱

@stohostteam1 8 месяцев назад

So helpful! Thanks!

@mikhailkalashnikov4599 Год назад

Awesome info! Thanks!

@natgirrl672 3 года назад

I winter sowed mine and planted them today.

@marmar2318 2 года назад

Luke, can I ask you where you are keeping these until they are ready to go out in the garden? I’d love to start my onions outdoors to save room under my grow lights 😊 Do they need to be covered? And are they in a sunny or shady location?

@bwayne40004 3 года назад

I started from seeds this year for the first time ever using 128 cell trays. A little bit of a pain! And had back up onion sets also. But this way looks interesting and good. I'd have done this if I'd seen the video a couple months ago. No matter, I will try this next year! Hope we see a bit more down the road to check on progress.

@juliewebber2749 3 года назад

Thank you

@Chu70 3 года назад

So nice video, my friend Best wishes from Vietnam

@littlesquirrel5007 3 года назад

START from seed is the best for onions. But I have to say I plant both.just in case seeds fail, and for the most part I found that the sets do best when planted very early, less scapes formed. But you are correct that they don't store as well.

@venitaeck8558 3 года назад

So glad to know it's not to late!

@exotictones1054 2 года назад

Cold n snow here today in mi.

@andreaburgard6736 3 года назад

Loved the video! I thought I had missed onion planting here is zone 6A. Will be sowing seeds tonight.

@toniatalley1977 3 года назад

Thank you so much! Now I know how to start my sweet onion seeds

@Scott3387 3 года назад

You ever tried multi sowing onions without separating? I'm trying it this year. 6-8 seeds in a 1" cell, thin to 5 max if they all germinate and plant the whole cell as is, at a foot intervals, when they get a couple of inches high? They grow together and push themselves apart. Lot less hassle than pulling roots apart.

@Paper_nylon 3 года назад

Been binging your videos! I'd rather think about gardening than studying for my finals hahaha. Missed your content a lot!

@susanwinslow9361 2 года назад

Thankyou

@stacyschaffer783 3 года назад

I've been hoping you would show us this, thank you!

@fatherly-wisdom5683 3 года назад

Received a bunch of seeds for my birthday. Is there a rule of thumb for what seeds to start indoor vs. outdoor?

@andreagrowsthings 3 года назад

Usually the seed packet will say on the back what the recommended method is...it also depends on your zone. If you’re in an area with a shorter growing season, it’s usually good to start most things inside because that gives you a head start. :) But there are some things like root vegetables like carrots, radishes, etc that aren’t good to transplant so they’re better started direct in the ground. I’ve done a lot of google searches that are “how to grow (plant) in (my state)”. This usually gives me relevant information for my specific area so that may help you too. :)

@whathappenedwas7083 3 года назад

I’m in Alaska , and we just barely got the snow to melt this week. Like a day or two ago hit the 50 degree range 😂 feels tropical to me

@TMM716 Год назад

So informative! Thank you!!!

@Valeria.melero 3 года назад

Thanks for your videos!

@lisabrown5976 3 года назад

Great information as always

@sushiquad 3 года назад

I tried onions last year following your video without much success. I thought I started late/planted too early. Then I tried again this year starting earlier (12 weeks before last frost) and still my seedlings don't look too strong. I think the issue is the size of the pots. I have smaller 6 cell trays I use. I'll see how they do this year, but next year I'm gonna try with those bigger 3 inch trays you have. I'll try some with high density of seeds like you do, and a couple with them lower density and compare. thanks for the tutorials!!

@caroli1091 3 года назад

I just planted some... I hope I did it right!

@صفاءالكون-ص3ل 3 года назад

Lovers of nature and green prairie welcome to my channel

@rachelschlabach3282 3 года назад

Thank you for this video! So much great info I hadn't realized before!

@SiljeMeum 6 месяцев назад

Beautiful! I'm trying to figure out what I can sow directly because I have very limited sheltered growing space. Unfortunately the forecast is warning about 14F degrees in the night, so I'm scared I'll be wasting seeds.. Perhaps I should sow and top with snow, so it doesn't sprout too early?

@jennyzimmer2224 3 года назад

Awesome I was wondering about this!!! Thanks

@rwally3able 6 месяцев назад

Thankyou!!!!!!!

@marylu7711 Год назад

Love this! Just wondering were to put the tray of seedlings outside? In the sun?

@aternst 3 года назад

Great info. Thanks

@BonnieRocks 3 года назад

Thanks I love you videos 🙂

@monicamcgrath2343 3 года назад

Such good info 👌

@laurielyon1892 3 года назад

I planted onion sets last week. I have a seed packet of onions, I think they are called bunching onions, can I do them this way? I think I will try that and then as they grow, plant them in between the other onions.

@ramz1455 3 года назад

I've transplanted my onions outside also, but I'm gonna start a 2nd batch since I ordered more from Johnny seeds lol

@cindimckay4053 3 года назад

That is the coolest compost sifter! Where can I get one?

@threemooseketeersalaska3614 2 года назад

Question - 3-5 weeks then transplant? Most packets I have say 8-12 weeks before transplanting. I’ve never done from seed. My last frost is end of May. I thought I’d need to plant indoors beginning of March to transplant out mid-may.

@zabettalkshealth1073 2 года назад

would love to see the video in 3-5 weeks of the transplant process

@Kittysews 3 года назад

I never got the saying about April showers..I never connected the dots between northern hemisphere seasons 😂 I never know when to plant onions here, I really need to look into it more

@gloriafreeman2719 Год назад

Enjoyed the clip. Question - if not exposed to moisture, how long will onion seeds be viable?

@brusselsprout5851 3 года назад

Fingers crossed here, too.

@arvellataratuta2150 2 года назад

I started onion seeds about two weeks ago and only a few have sprouted. I’m hoping they are just slow at germinating. I have them on a heat mat.

@jenniferw8963 3 года назад

4:00 I use compost from bin indoors. I just cut out 1 inch square from a large sheet of yellow double sided sticky insect trap paper and put on a plant tag. All the bugs flock to it and get stuck. Nothing flying around in here really.

@IAmJudy1111 Год назад

peat moss can have fungus gnats too, according to others? 4:25

@overbeefineart2974 3 года назад

Thanks for the video! My onions are just starting to sprout 🌱 could you do a video once they are ready to be transplanted in the ground? Thanks!

@GardeningInCanada 3 года назад

I always do onion sets because I don’t have the room for starts

@northwestchick9555 3 года назад

What is that compost thing you're using on top of the wheelbarrow? What is it called and where can I buy one? 😁

@michellestache9431 3 года назад

It was in a video a couple of months ago. Can't remember the name of it

@jasoncraig6247 3 года назад

its a "rolling garden sifter'

@Keep-Calm-and-Draw 3 года назад

Thanks Luke for sharing this! Do you put the seed tray in a sunny spot or in a dark place?

@leslierubbert7886 Год назад

My onion seedlings won't bulk up and only have 1 or 2 roots. I have trimmed them twice. What do they need?

@kimslater1546 3 года назад

Will you now just leave that tray sitting outside out in the open?

@adampetherick6266 3 года назад

See he did not respond to you he doesn't care about the people are sporting his channel 🙄.

@the.mr.beacher 3 года назад

3:38 yes, outside in the open. Keep from drying out. @@adampetherick6266 a little unrealistic expectation much? Fairly certain he's helping people the best he can. You could have taken a minute of your time to build this person up instead of tearing someone else down.

@adampetherick6266 3 года назад

@@the.mr.beacher do you no me

@adampetherick6266 3 года назад

@@the.mr.beacher do you no me do you do you

@Minnesota_Mama_Bear 3 года назад

I'm not to late! 💚🌞

@gardingyrl3501 Год назад

What month are you sowing these seeds, watching a replay, are you leaving this tray of seeds outside or bringing them inside under lights?

@starbillie1 Год назад

where did you get the wheel barrow sifter? pretty cool

@sponk2112 Год назад

I don't think it's the summer solstice that triggers the bulb development. Pretty sure it's a certain number of hours, for long-day varieties, typically 14-16 hours. So once day lengths reach, e.g., 14 hours, the bulb dev. begins even if your max day length (summer solstice) is longer than that.

@douellette7960 Год назад

Yes that's correct. I enjoyed his vid but unfortunately he didn't explain this well at all. Bulb formation is triggered by a particular photperiod or daylength that depends on the particular variety you're growing. Short day types would be like 10-12 hrs and long day types would be 14-16hrs. Intermediates in between of course. Short-day varieties for southern areas of US and long-day varieties for northern US. In SC Carolina I start seed in Dec and plant out in garden by Feb and harvest in May or early June. Must be a short-day or intermediate daylength variety

@xiaomeipeng7047 2 года назад

I live in Portland Oregon. Now is April. Should I plant onion seeds in ground or need to start in door first?

@dr_bullseye 3 года назад

Green grass already???? On Canadian prairies we are getting snow today :(

@TheGillimcwilli 7 месяцев назад

What other seed starts can we use with this method?

@Rhodeygirl 3 года назад

Where in that backyard are you putting 900 plants?

@mikyahalbena-yasharal3387 3 года назад

QUESTION: I let my kale and green vegetables to bolt, so that I may acquire the seeds. should I pull the overgrowth, or should I till it into the soil?

@colleenshepard9785 6 месяцев назад

I have a question, can you plant chives or bunching onions this way also? Maybe someone could answer this if he cannot thank you

@Dontwantahandle111 3 года назад

I wish you were my neighbor 😁

@joehuys2039 3 года назад

Luke we got smoked! My cherry trees are smoked. Im so bummed!

@TheBraulio7850 3 года назад

I get 114 degree weather in the Sacramento Valley sometimes

@melissasullivan1658 3 года назад

Yes we do. I’m actually a little worried about the 85 tomorrow. Some of my seedlings aren’t quite ready for that heat.

@richh1576 3 года назад

Prepare youreself for fried onions .... good with a good hot Hungarian paprika.

@loganosmolinski4446 3 года назад

Mandatory interaction

@Theoriginalurbanbuffalo Год назад

QUESTION!! What were the onion seeds you used? I’m in Pa and it’s pretty similar to Mi.

@kclewis8360 3 года назад

Luck can’t you do the same thing but just plant the seeds right in the garden there for save time?

@andreagrowsthings 3 года назад

I was wondering the same thing :) I put some shallots seeds in the ground a few days ago to see what would happen. Nothing to report yet. :) I’ve heard onion seeds don’t keep very well so I’d like to use mine before next season but don’t have room inside for any more starts. :)

@anonymousperson4242 3 года назад

I like your shirt.

@alleneng7217 Год назад

Where do you keep the flat? Outside?

@smalltownpicker Год назад

What kind of onions are you planting? Mine are yellow onions and 14 days later I finally had only 2 pop up.

@beverleytait3665 2 года назад

I started the same way but they swindle one by one when they were about one inch tall...all died...I watered from the bottom...kept the soil moist ....fifth time trying....trying again any advice..