onions

[Philbasford]

when do people start harvesting thier onions?
has anyone started yet?

[Philbasford]

[Barnowl]

I've almost finished harvesting, apart from the pink torpedos.

[Philbasford]

oh right might be time to lift mine then!
hope i havent missed the boat with the wet weather thats coming

[kt.]

hope i havent missed the boat with the wet weather thats coming

You can always lift them and leave to dry in a greenhouse for a day or two if the weather does change.

[Philbasford]

when people lift them how long do u leavethem outside for?

[Barnowl]

Usually when they are ready to harvest, the necks go soft and the stems flop over

[kt.]

when people lift them how long do u leavethem outside for?

2-3 days.  Sometimes a little longer.  Just enough for them to harden up.  When they are first harvested, they can seem a touch soft.  If stored soft - they will rot.  Shake of all excess soil before leaving to dry.  You will be able to feel the difference after a couple of days.   ;)

[Barnowl]

I leave mine for a week or two depending on how the weather has been. I suspect finishing off the drying (after a few days of sun) in a cool dry spot might be a better approach  :)

[Robert_Brenchley]

Most of mine have been lifted.

[Borlotti]

Mine have all mine eaten, especially the red ones.