Walking Onion Storage

Watch Reply
More
Mark unread Print Skip to new
maithyme Andover, MN(Zone 3b) Aug 24, 2011

I've had walking or potato onions for 4 years and never paid much attention to them other than to give them away to friends and neighbors. Now they take up a huge part of garden I want for flowers.
I am harvesting the bulb in the ground and using for shallots. But my question is how can I keep/store all the babies that were on the tips? Is it too early to dry and store in the basement? In the refrigerator for awhile? I must have at least 200 "starts" and don't want to waste them or plant them again. I can't believe the price when you buy them online. Suggestions?

Post #8774493
Quote
birder17 Jackson, MO(Zone 6b) Sep 01, 2011

thyme: I don't have your answer, but I would suggest you post this question in the bulb forum or vegetable forum.
My suggestion would be to treat them as bulbs and place them in a cool, dry place until they are ready to be planted. If you have access to sawdust, that would be good or perhaps some shredded paper or crumpled newspaper.

Post #8789208
Quote

Post a Reply to this Thread

Please or sign up to post.
Back to Forum Homepage

More Beginner Gardening Threads

Go to all Beginner Gardening threads
BACK TO TOP