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Title: onions
Post by: johno on June 12, 2009, 21:15:13

I think this has been asked before I have been up the lottie today and noticed that my red onions look like they have a flower bud on the top is this normal or not and if not are the onions no good and should I pull them out

Thanks for replying

Title: Re: onions
Post by: cornykev on June 12, 2009, 21:44:30

Its gone to seed Johno, snap off the seed head and use as you need, I don't think they'll grow any bigger, others will be along soon.  :(    ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: onions
Post by: kt. on June 12, 2009, 21:47:32

If you decide to leave them in the ground with the others, ensure you eat those that have gone to seed first as they do not store as well.