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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: cambourne7 on October 01, 2007, 19:40:47

Title: White Lisbon Onions
Post by: cambourne7 on October 01, 2007, 19:40:47

Hi Guys,

I was visiting my neighbours allotment and his white lisbon spring onions which were planted in April now look like proper onions except they have a white translucant skin.

I did not think this would happen.

Any advice?

Cambourne7

Title: Re: White Lisbon Onions
Post by: davyW on October 01, 2007, 19:56:37

I have found that White Lisbon bulb, that is why i don,t grow them

Title: Re: White Lisbon Onions
Post by: cambourne7 on October 01, 2007, 20:21:26

what do they taste like??

Title: Re: White Lisbon Onions
Post by: OllieC on October 01, 2007, 20:32:52

They're great in salads, bulbs and all! I was told it's a sign of nutrient deficiency...

Oh, they taste pretty much like when they're smaller.

Enjoy!

Title: Re: White Lisbon Onions
Post by: cambourne7 on October 01, 2007, 20:57:57

Thanks i will let them know, these are tennis ball sized.

Title: Re: White Lisbon Onions
Post by: davyW on October 01, 2007, 21:49:51

That fine Cambourne, they grow much like red barron you thin them out as spring onions and let the others grow into globe onions. If you are looking for what i consider a good spring onion that does not bulb try Isakura