Help with winter onions

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    Am going onions in a greenhouse over winter. How often should I water them.
     
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      Onions generally like being on the dry side, so it will be a case of monitoring your soil and watering sparingly when it feels dry. If you don't have a moisture meter try sticking your finger into the soil.
       
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      I got a moisture meter so what should it show for onions
       
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      Why are you growing onions in the greenhouse?

      Normally best grown outside.
       
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        I don't trust moisture meters, or maybe our water supplier only supplies moist water, rather than wet water.

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          Do not know what u going on about
           
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          Who is that aimed at Andrew?
           
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