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Easy Killer. Magnum is a Hallertauer cross so it can be expected to be finicky. If you don't have mild summers and mild winters you'll likely have issues with it. In south central WI is doesn't grow for crap for me...winters are too harsh. Don't automatically jump to conclusions about vigor...

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There are lots of reasons for a given variety being slow to produce cones or low vigor. Others mentioned horticultural zones, soil types, etc and those all have impact but typically do not cause stunting, flower inhibition, etc. Willies are a bit slower to establish than other varieties due to...

Depending on the variety the onion aroma may be normal (CTZ for example). However it sounds like they may be over ripe. Crush some in your hands and take a sniff. Then let them sit for 15 minutes or so. If the aroma dissipates then it is likely varietal. If it persists then you've got...