Stalking Onions

[General Woundwort]

I read somewhere that onions should have their stalks broken a few days before harvesting. Is this true?

[zazen999]

No

They are ready for harvesting when they fall over, but RHS guidelines now say not to break them, as they can rot if you do so.

[BUFFS]

no need to break the stems,they will flop over on their own and it wont risk infection that would be possible if you broke them..good luck

[butter fingers]

i find when im stalking onions a good trick is to creep up on them with the wind blowing towards you. that way you catch them red handed before they get a chance to bolt.

[zazen999]

i find when im stalking onions a good trick is to creep up on them with the wind blowing towards you. that way you catch them red handed before they get a chance to bolt.

I did wonder about the title;

[General Woundwort]

Cheers. Tasty as the ones thus far are, I doubt they and the tatties would be enough to sustain me throughout the winter.

Thank goodness for Tescos.

[basketcase]

i find when im stalking onions a good trick is to creep up on them with the wind blowing towards you. That way you catch them red handed before they get a chance to bolt.

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