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crissyr
Malvern, AR
(Zone 7b)

May 4, 2008
9:49 PM

Post #4907083

My husband planted 3 red onion bulbs at 3 different times and they are all wilting. They're in about 80 to 90% sunlight and are watered everyday. The weather here in Central Arkansas has been very harsh this spring with lots of severe storms.
Can anyone help?

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NatureLover1950
Vicksburg, MS
(Zone 8a)

May 6, 2008
8:50 AM

Post #4913549

Too much water can cause onions to rot. Gently move a little soil away from the bulbs and check to see if they appear mushy.
crissyr
Malvern, AR
(Zone 7b)

May 21, 2008
2:47 PM

Post #4984177

He planted those real deep, but the big one has gotten Huge! I don't know if the onion is going to be any good, the plant is all broken and looks bad. The small plant that was real wilted has died. He planted a few more just below the surface, hopefully those will do better.

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