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Onions bolted!

Georgie EdwardsGeorgie Edwards Posts: 22
in Fruit & veg

Morning all

So after growing a mutant walking stick sprout my over wintered onions which were looking rather splendid have bolted! Tricky business this veg malarky.

Am I right in thinking they won't grow much now and won't store well? Am thinking dig em up and make some chutney?

Thanks

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  • Lupin 1Lupin 1 Posts: 8,916

    You are right Georgie, they won't store as well if they have bolted. Cut flower stalk off and lift them and use them. They will store for a short time so you won't have to make chutney with them all. Sometimes they bolt if planted a bit early and soil is cold.

  • Georgie EdwardsGeorgie Edwards Posts: 22

    Thanks KEF, I'll try again next year and delay planting, you live and learn.

  • Lupin 1Lupin 1 Posts: 8,916

    Now is a good time to sow salad ( spring) onions if you like them. image

  • Georgie EdwardsGeorgie Edwards Posts: 22

    Oh excellent, I do indeed image

  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,614

    I had an email this week, last chance to order plants of kelsae onions.

    From  d.t. Brown. Have a look at their website. You may just have time to get a crop in for this year.

  • Mrs GMrs G Posts: 336

    Onions also bolt if the soil gets too dry. image

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