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rnewste · May 18, 2016

Robert,

Excellent question!!

I also bought some Vidalia Onion seeds last week (Yellow Granex Hybrid 33) with confusing planting instructions.

I found a Vidalia Onion Growers website which may be of help to you:

http://www.vidaliaonion.org/farming/...vidalia_onions

Basically, in Georgia growers there start their seeds in September, with transplant out in November - January. The key is to amend your soil to have as low a Sulfur content as possible to get a similar taste. Here is another link of interest:

http://www.gardenersnet.com/vegetable/vidaliaonion.htm

I've started 32 seeds last week just to observe seedling habits, then will be starting seedlings in September for real. Hope to then transplant out in December.

As you are in a similar latitude to Vidalia Georgia, you may want to follow their dates.

Raybo

May 18, 2016	#2
rnewste Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 4,064	Robert, Excellent question!! I also bought some Vidalia Onion seeds last week (Yellow Granex Hybrid 33) with confusing planting instructions. I found a Vidalia Onion Growers website which may be of help to you: http://www.vidaliaonion.org/farming/...vidalia_onions Basically, in Georgia growers there start their seeds in September, with transplant out in November - January. The key is to amend your soil to have as low a Sulfur content as possible to get a similar taste. Here is another link of interest: http://www.gardenersnet.com/vegetable/vidaliaonion.htm I've started 32 seeds last week just to observe seedling habits, then will be starting seedlings in September for real. Hope to then transplant out in December. As you are in a similar latitude to Vidalia Georgia, you may want to follow their dates. Raybo Last edited by rnewste; May 18, 2016 at 07:05 PM.