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Annette 6Annette 6 Posts: 10
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Hello I have put on my onions,and as some of you may be aware birds pull them up..I have placed canes on the edges and weved string over the site criss crossing over.what else can I do ,or how can i stop the birds.. Thank-you
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  • WelshonionWelshonion Posts: 3,114
    The best way to prevent this happening is to start the sets off in modules. As soon as the sets have sturdy shoots and good roots the birds will leave them alone when you plant them out.



    For now, cover the sets with fleece until they are anchored in the soil.
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  • michael mpcmichael mpc Posts: 422

    hi Annette /scroggin /welshonion         some of the men on the allotments have tried setting them away in modules I allways lay them out when I get them for a good while then  ..then    I have 4 lenths of membrane with holes in them  use dibber to make  holes in ground   (just put 750 insturton   and red   )  around the membrane I have about 6 road pins   that I tie string to with strips of plastic carriers  yellow and red is best the colour is bright scares the birds  I have not had any problems yet  ( kids windmills work as well)     

  • WelshonionWelshonion Posts: 3,114
    Michael, that sounds very complicated. But each to their own.
  • chris 172chris 172 Posts: 403

    hi all

    i plant my onion sets in modules every year with an excellent return

    by the time i plant the onions in April they have established a great root ball and plant like a plug very easy with no sets afterwards lifting due to birds or frost

    Attached photograph is my sets in module trays in my greenhouse

    Easy to do and also starts them off quickly

    Happy gardening

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  • chris 172chris 172 Posts: 403

    Hi Scroggin

    This years onion sets are Sturan and Red Baron which i have grown before and have had good returns which have kept well

    I have used the module trays given from a friend and have has no problems to date with planting out

    Happy gardening

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  • Annette 6Annette 6 Posts: 10
    Thank-you all very much for your replies some good tips,

    Happy gardening it is.image
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