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Title: To cut ot not to cut........
Post by: undercarriage plan on May 14, 2005, 18:32:54

Dear all, advice needed yet again, (sorry ::)). My onions which were planted in the autumn, are beginning to produce flowers. Should I remove the flowers or not? Do onions bolt? If so are they hard to catch....? ;D Seriously, onions look fine and healthy, but don't want to ruin them by letting them flower , or not as the case may be. Thanks Lottie

Title: Re: To cut ot not to cut........
Post by: tim on May 14, 2005, 18:41:05

Look back - yes, pick them off!

Title: Re: To cut ot not to cut........
Post by: Muddy_Boots on May 14, 2005, 19:16:03

with Tim there! Chives too, cut off flowers! ;D

Title: Re: To cut ot not to cut........
Post by: undercarriage plan on May 14, 2005, 21:58:14

Thank you!! Will be out with big knife tomorrow! ;D Lottie

Title: Re: To cut ot not to cut........
Post by: Derekthefox on May 14, 2005, 22:42:04

just pull the tops out where the flowers are showing

Title: Re: To cut ot not to cut........
Post by: undercarriage plan on May 15, 2005, 08:41:36

Thanks, Derek. Scared of pulling up entire plant!! By the way, I got my little tree olions, growing away nicely. Will try and post pic!! Lottie

Title: Re: To cut ot not to cut........
Post by: Mrs Ava on May 15, 2005, 16:49:49

No chives surely MB. I loves them sprinkled over my salad. But then I guess growth slows and they don't bulk up...maybe 50/50

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