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Onions

Hi, have just picked my first onions. Do I need to let them dry out before use? ta
16:39 Thu 16th Aug 2012
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Mosaic
No, you only need to keep dry the ones that you store before using.
16:42 Thu 16th Aug 2012
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Ta. do they have a shelf life?
16:58 Thu 16th Aug 2012
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It all depends on the onion and the surrounding humidity....
18:04 Thu 16th Aug 2012
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Hang up the spares by their long green shoots so they are in dry air. If they start to go mouldy or soft, throw them away. Or pickle them as soon as you lift them!
18:05 Thu 16th Aug 2012

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