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13 Sep 13 Heather Sterling (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Having grown (and watered) white onions through this past Winter, I now find that the onions are going to seed before the bulb has fully grown out. It would be appreciated if you could give advice as to where I went wrong.
23 Oct 16 Chester Bosch (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I have the same experience. Can somebody respond please.

Having grown (and watered) white onions through this past Winter, I now find that the onions are going to seed before the bulb has fully grown out. It would be appreciated if you could give advice as to where I went wrong.

- Heather Sterling

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