Onion sets 2022

I prefer growing from seed too, since it's cheaper and they're less likely to bolt than sets. Unfortunately the Element F1 and Toughball F1 seeds (hybrids are supposed to be less prone to bolting) I ordered from SeedMegastore were treated, and treated/pelleted seed doesn't store as long and shouldn't be sold after a certain date. Out of 150 seeds I only have 35 seedlings, so the sets are my backup plan.

I grew Senshyu from seed one year. I also had low germination rates and the seed was expensive so I've always went with sets from then on. The plants that did germinate and grow weren't half as good as the sets I planted that year either.