07/10/2026
Today was the day we put the 4x row transplanter into action to transplant a double π± batch of certified organic π§
brown onion seedlings.
It's exciting for me as this time, 3 times months ago, this area was still just a paddock, with no irrigation or soil amendments and still growing pasture for cattle.
The brown onions will be part of the organic root vegetables we will plant over time. This season, the attention will be πΏ applied to certified organic brown onions, red beetroot, and golden beetroot.
If all goes to plan and sufficient lessons are learnt and systems are put in place next year, we may look at growing π₯ certified organic carrots as well.
The reason we grow onions as transplanted seedlings is to stay ahead πΏ of w**d competition and to give them a helping hand in their growth cycle.
Our row spacings are around 300 mm (wider than most), which allows sufficient room for the 4x row mechanical w**der πΏ to fit between the rows to assist controlling w**ds.
Our plants are spaced around 14 cm (the lowest setting on the transplanter), which allows me to the opportunity to πΏ reduce competition from over crowding and increase nutrition per plant while focusing on quality over quantity.
The granule program was put out last week, and the first fertigation was applied today.
I look forward to the season ahead.