OK, so I will leave the tops alone. They are looking really good and growing so well. Our shallots are doing well also and we are hoping for a nice crop of single bulbs since started them from seed also.
I planted Leeks 6 inches deep May 4 and had to start blanching them again this week. Wow - these Musselburgh leeks are going to be something since they can stay in the ground until early winter/deep frost.
I plan to grow different onion varieties next year - Copra, Ailsa Craig and Red Wing.
Anyone have any thoughts about these varieties?
I planted Leeks 6 inches deep May 4 and had to start blanching them again this week. Wow - these Musselburgh leeks are going to be something since they can stay in the ground until early winter/deep frost.
I plan to grow different onion varieties next year - Copra, Ailsa Craig and Red Wing.
Anyone have any thoughts about these varieties?
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I assume you live up North, by your choices?
I really like Copra. Long storage. Growing them from seed for the first time. Started in Feb. in the greenhouse.
This photo I believe is some of the 2009 harvest.
[img]https://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h300/eric_wa/Double%20Dog%20Farm%20produce/CopraOnions.jpg[/img]
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I really like Copra. Long storage. Growing them from seed for the first time. Started in Feb. in the greenhouse.
This photo I believe is some of the 2009 harvest.
[img]https://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h300/eric_wa/Double%20Dog%20Farm%20produce/CopraOnions.jpg[/img]
Eric
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Yes, onions are not planted deep. The bulbs develop mostly above ground. When they have their size tip all the tops over so they can start to dry up before pulling the onions. Then pull the onions and let them dry some more on top of the ground (or in the garage spread out if its stormy) before cutting off the tops and storing them.