Re: Onions
- Subject: Re: Onions
- From: L* N*
- Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 16:08:10 -0500
- Resent-Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 14:06:58 -0700
- Resent-From: v*@eskimo.com
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Thanks, that's exactly the advise I was hoping for.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terra Viva Organics" <arzeena@tvorganics.com>
To: <veggie-list@eskimo.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 2:26 AM
Subject: Re: Onions
> Larry,
>
> When your onions begin to yellow (the leaves that is), it's a sign that
the
> leaves are sending their energy to the roots and the roots are about to
> mature. Stop watering at that time. Some stalks might even fall over, let
> them.
>
> Usually, you want the onions to cure in the ground, nice and dry, for
about
> 2 weeks before harvesting.
>
> Arzeena
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Larry Newton <ldnewton2@home.com>
> To: Veggie list <veggie-list@eskimo.com>
> Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2001 10:43 PM
> Subject: Onions
>
>
> When do I know to harvest my onions and aren't I supposed to refrain from
> watering them within a certain amount of time prior to harvest? Thanks a
> bunch
>
>
