Central Florida Gardening 112312- Orlando FL, planted onion sets. 2 weeks old

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💡 Onions should be planted in Central Florida in the middle of November, as it is considered a short day for onions.

💡 Onion sets from Dixondale Farms are recommended for planting, as they usually send more sets than promised.

💡 For preparing the raised bed, organic matter is mounded up and tilled into the soil.

💡 A trench row system is used for planting onions, with garlic planted in between the sets rows.

💡 A thin layer of hay is placed over the garlic to keep the bed weed-free.

💡 The bed contains a mix of white, yellow, and red onion sets, as well as Texas Legends and Candies varieties.

💡 Pre-emergent herbicide is used to prevent weed growth in the onion bed.

💡 The onions and garlic have been in the ground for two weeks, and a further update will be provided later in the season.

💡 The video also showcases additional onion beds being grown along the fence line.

Timestamped Summary

00:06 The presenter introduces the topic of onions and mentions that they are in Central Florida, which is considered a short day for onions.

00:13 The presenter mentions that they like to get the 1015 onion variety and usually plant them in the middle of November.

01:00 The presenter talks about how they order their onion sets from dixondale farms and prefer sets over seeds or bulbs.

01:16 The presenter explains that they lay a 0-25-Z fertilizer in each trench row for the onions.

01:46 The presenter shows a trench row and explains that they plant garlic in between the sets and then cover it with a thin layer of hay.

02:08 The presenter mentions that they plant a mix of white, yellow, and red onions, as well as their favorites, Texas Legends and Candies.

03:14 The presenter shows another area where they had to plant more onions due to having so many, and mentions that they are also covered with hay.

03:46 The presenter concludes the video by reminding viewers to plant, water, feed, and enjoy their plants.

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Q&A

When is the best time to plant onions in Central Florida?

The best time to plant onions in Central Florida is in the middle of November.

What type of onion variety is recommended for Central Florida?

The recommended onion variety for Central Florida is the 1015, which is a yellow variety.

How do you plant onions in a raised bed?

To plant onions in a raised bed, create rows that are about 7 inches apart and mound up any loose organic matter. Lay a 025 Z fertilizer in each trench row and place onion sets in between. Plant garlic in between set rows and cover with a thin layer of hay.

Where can I order onion sets?

Onion sets can be ordered from dixondalefarms.com.

What are the recommended onion varieties?

The recommended onion varieties are the white, yellow, and red varieties found in the short day mix, as well as the Texas Legends and Candies varieties.