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Old 06-15-2021, 09:30 AM   #90 (permalink)
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Default Re: Garden2021

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Originally Posted by edwmax View Post
Vidalia onions are grown in a specific area of Georgia north of me. This is mostly middle Georgia and the soil there is generally sandy Lome with a high amount of lime/lime stone. .... Vidalia Onion is a trade marked name and the type onion grown is an approved type of yellow Grandex onion. More info of approved types can be found in the UGA Ext "onion Production guide". Of course those approved types are just trade marked names of the onion/seed producer. ... So a sweet yellow Grandex (short day) type is what you need.
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Yeah, I watched a ton of videos on what makes Vidalia onions what they are. The sandy loam, but most importantly is the lack of sulfur. They did mention the yellow onions. So I just need to figure out how to get a sandy soil with lots of nutrient without adding any sulfur to the mix. I'm thinking mostly sand, with some compost added in, and calcium. Your thoughts?
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