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Post by lisaann on Dec 7, 2018 18:05:40 GMT -5
I remember a few people tried the Patterson when we could not get the Copra seed in 2018.
What I don't remember is the final comparison report.
I am going to try the Patterson in 2019. I was growing Copra along with white or yellow sweet Spanish. 2018, I just grew yellow Sweet Spanish. 2019 I am only going to grow Patterson.
Patterson description:
Long Day F1 hybrid
Extremely long storage yellow onion.
Patterson has the same firmness and storage qualities as Copra, with a larger size, better uniformity, and higher yield potential. Medium-large, blocky bulbs with dark yellow skin and thin necks that dry quickly.
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Post by Mumsey on Dec 8, 2018 2:57:29 GMT -5
lisaann, I did grow the Patterson from seed this year. It worked well, very nice onions. I would say they are similar to Copra. I'll grow them again!
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Post by binnylou on Dec 8, 2018 8:45:29 GMT -5
I did grow the Patterson from seed this year. It worked well, very nice onions. I would say they are similar to Copra. I'll grow them again! How are they keeping, Mumsey? I don't know why I'm asking...I said I was done growing onions... |
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Post by Mumsey on Dec 8, 2018 9:01:02 GMT -5
Keeping well. None have sprouted yet!
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Post by lilolpeapicker on Dec 8, 2018 9:03:26 GMT -5
I said I was done growing onions. I am not that good about growing onions and I am better with sets but I say that every year, because I love them so much. And I will try from seed again this year. Part of starting them from seed for me is watering them. They topple over. I try not to but at some point they do >:( |
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Post by lisaann on Dec 9, 2018 16:00:29 GMT -5
Keeping well. None have sprouted yet! That is good to hear. I've had 5 sprouted yellow Spanish now. I like them, but won't grow them in 2019. I'm only growing the Patterson this time and will start my seeds in mid January as usual. |
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Post by Mumsey on Dec 10, 2018 4:21:00 GMT -5
Do you give them regular "hair" cuts? They won't be so flimsy. |
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Post by lisaann on Dec 10, 2018 18:30:31 GMT -5
lilolpeapicker, Pea! Did ya forget their haircuts? And right before you set them in the ground, they will need a haircut, and then that nailbiting 30 days till they shed their HOUSE roots and make in the ground OUTSIDE roots. Smiling! Don't Forget!
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Post by lilolpeapicker on Dec 10, 2018 18:52:16 GMT -5
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Post by Mumsey on Dec 14, 2018 4:57:15 GMT -5
Red Wing is a nice red onion, the only place I've found it is Pinetree which is where I bought it last year. Good keeper too. I must check Sandhill Preservation for it too.
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Post by lisaann on Dec 14, 2018 18:18:59 GMT -5
Mumsey, Yes, I have grown redwing (long day) several different years, and they keep well for me too. www.superseeds.com/products/red-wing-onion-sub-red-bullGerm 5-10 days / LONG DAY A beautiful red round onion with a very mild flavor. Color is brilliant maroon, growing paler as you get to the center of the bulb. Bulbs are firm and round. A mild addition to a salad or sandwich. This is also an excellent storage onion for months and months of enjoyment. If you need a long day.....................
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Post by lisaann on Dec 14, 2018 19:59:22 GMT -5
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Post by lilolpeapicker on Dec 16, 2018 8:09:00 GMT -5
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Post by binnylou on Dec 16, 2018 8:21:31 GMT -5
lilolpeapicker , I see that Pinetree has them. This email from Pinetree was in my mailbox this morning... Just a quick reminder to place your order for FREE SHIPPING on orders of $25 or more. Use code DecFreeShip at checkout to apply the discount. This offer ends tonight (Sunday) at 11:59 PM EST.
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Post by lilolpeapicker on Dec 16, 2018 13:43:54 GMT -5
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