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Re: more questions

Stephanie D Green wrote:
>
> Sorry to smother everyone with questions all at once but I'm a newbie at
> any kind of gardening and living in West Texas we've been able to plant
> for a couple of months now (we have a looonnng growing season).
>
> First, we planted 3 squares of onion sets (1 of red onion, 2 of 10-15's)
> on March 11th. About a week ago, 2 of the squares of sets had the green
> tops just lay down on the ground like someone walked on them.  They are
> still green so I don't know what the deal is.  Mel says to harvest when
> the tops turn brown and fall over.  Does this mean something is wrong
> with our onions or that they are just getting close to harvest time? Has
> anyone else had this happen?  Please advise!
>
> Second, we also planted two big planters of potatoes on March 11th.  They
> are gorgeous plants and have had unopened blooms for a couple of weeks
> now.  We can't find anything about when the potatoes are ready to
> harvest.  Does anyone know how to tell either by looking at the plant or
> by length of time since planting?  I'm just dying to see how they turn
> out but don't want to harvest them too early.  Suggestions?
>
> Thanks in advance for the helpful advice.  Once again, sorry to bombard
> everyone all at once with all of the questions!
>
> Stephanie Green
> symphony7@juno.com
>
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        I'd say something is wrong with your onions, but I don't know what.
Perhaps too much heat?
        Your potatos will be done when the tops die, but you can harvest some
nice baby potatos anytime now.
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