j3707
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Location: Pacific Northwest, Zone 8, 48" annual rainfall, dry summers.

Re: j3707's 2016 Garden

applestar, it is nice...and any they don't eat just turns into compost for the fruit trees in the chicken run.

KG, I have read about the tops dying back as well...but this is the advice I am using:
Harvest and Storage
Dry onions grown from sets take three to four months
to complete their growth. You will know they’re ready
to harvest when most of the necks and tops have fallen
over. Once this happens, the onions will not get any larger
and should be pulled and allowed to dry in a shaded area
with good air circulation. After the outer skin becomes dry
and crispy, they can be stored in mesh bags in a cool, dry
location. This should only take a few days if the weather is
warm and dry. Sweet onions do not store well, but yellow
onions, followed by red and white types, are best for storage.
Never try to encourage bulbing by knocking over the tops
of onions yourself. This won’t stimulate bulb development
or growth and can bruise the neck and lead to rot.
https://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/ ... FS097E.pdf

j3707
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Based on a comment I just read from applestar on a different post, it seems leaf miners are probably responsible for my beet and chard leaf damage. Someone I know had mentioned that to me, but the extent of the damage and timing had me thinking it was sun/heat related. I've grown beets and chard for several years and never had leaf miner damage...this year EVERY SINGLE beet and chard plant was hammered.

j3707
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I scattered buckwheat seed on some bare spots here and there. I've done this in the past, but always cut the buckwheat back before it goes to seed. This year I have let some get further along. An attractive plant and great cover crop.
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KitchenGardener
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Location: Northern California; Hardiness Zone 10a, Climate zone: 17

Thank you for responding to my onion question - helpful, and according to that, my onions still are not ready (don't rush on my account, I only want to eat you... :roll: )

Great to see what buckwheat looks like. Gorgeous flowers. Off to look for cover crop seeds...

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You have me wondering if I had any buckwheat seeds left as well :-()



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