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RedFinnigan Columbia, MD(Zone 7a) Mar 02, 2014

I am an absolute beginner when it comes to growing anything. I started onion seeds indoors and they seem to be doing fine, but I'm not sure if I am supposed to intervene, or leave them be. You know how they grow in loops? I read in one blog that you can cut the "loops," and pull out the shorter end, to assist the onions, but I wasn't sure if this is what you are supposed to do. Some of them have pulled the one part out themselves, and a couple of them still have the seed attached on the end that has pulled out. Is this normal? Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks!

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behillman Plantersville, TX(Zone 9a) Mar 02, 2014

Everything is growing normal. Now all you need to do is fertilize a little & add light. Lots of light, . I usually plant mine outside, because onions don't mind the cool weather.

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Seedfork Enterprise, AL(Zone 8b) Mar 02, 2014

I do sometimes cut the loops and sometimes don't, supposedly it makes a better plant if you do cut the loops. Here is a good tutorial on growing onions form seed.
http://www.growveg.com/growblogpost.aspx?id=232

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RedFinnigan Columbia, MD(Zone 7a) Mar 03, 2014

Thank you, both comments were very helpful! I've been searching the internet, trying to figure out what kind of fertilizer I should use. Do you have any recommendations?

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Seedfork Enterprise, AL(Zone 8b) Mar 03, 2014

I think any balanced fertilizer would do, 10-10-10 maybe 10-20-10, something in that range.

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behillman Plantersville, TX(Zone 9a) Mar 03, 2014

I am using Miracle-grow. The kind which is attached to a water hose, & it mixes it for you. I spray the onions once a week.

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hillbillyBob Zavalla, TX Mar 04, 2014

I just use my compost.

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Seedfork Enterprise, AL(Zone 8b) Mar 04, 2014

I am hoping compost will be enough being that is all I am using this year.

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Gymgirl SE Houston (Hobby), TX(Zone 9a) Mar 04, 2014

Watch this.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCwQtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DY7sXbzozjTs&ei=ui0WU8WGOezy2gXHvYHoAQ&usg=AFQjCNEaC3g9UO7HHzMF4JIzIOHcq6OgkQ&sig2=3SnLimqqT3LUczMmUE6Vpg&bvm=bv.62286460,d.b2I

He starts seeds in mid-October
Transplants in February
Harvests HUGE onions in May/June

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