Why Does My Onion Grow?

That happens to mine sometimes. I think it's because they are in a warm kitchen. The bulb contains enough nutrients for it to start growing without any soil, but it will eventually shrivel up.

That's amazing! I wonder if I could still eat it or just plant it.

I would make your sauce with it Paul..In comparison to the apples it looks pretty big to plant out..the sets are usually much smaller ,unless the varieties you have, are much bigger than the ones we have here?

I still have onions out in the garden. For them to get this big, you need to plant them very early and leave them all season with plenty of space to grow. It's worth the wait, especially when you make sauce which is exactly what I'm doing with this one. Thank You.

Will you lift and store them before the weather gets into the grip of winter,or do you leave them in? It's a long time since I grew them,and as you say,they need space,and I don't have that..my Perennials have taken over instead,but I'm quite happy about that...enjoy your sauce .:o)

I just leave them in the ground and it will come back and grow again like any other bulb (like tulips and daffodils). You can always snip off the green tops for salads, etc. They also keep the bugs away.

That is something I never knew,Paul..I thought you always had to lift them for future use..don't they rot over the winter? obviously not,if it is what you do..and as for keeping the bugs away,I agree with that..I use a garlic spray,on plants that are susceptible to Aphids,and never have a problem,so it does work..they hate the smell :o)

The key is good drainage, don't let them sit in mud or soggy soil. I have a raised garden bed so the water always drains away. If they stay wet for too long, they will rot. Also never let them bolt (flower), just cut off the flower stems before it blooms.

You seem to have it well worked out Paul.All my soil has good drainage too..Preparation is essential to get good results..ours was a bare plot with it being a new build..so we had lots of yellow sticky clay to dig out.and builders rubble,which they had dumped underneath..as they do..but it was worth doing..Bags of Top soil added,grit,and then home made compost added every year...but with a blank canvas to start with,it made it easier..

I'd plant it in a pot put in on the windowsill in the kitchen and use the green bits on the sandwiches ;-) or is it to late? lol

I already made the sauce Kasy and that onion has served its purpose, LOL. I still have onions growing in my bed (I love the red onions) I can always go out to snip snip and it grows back in no time. It's like giving my onions a trendy haircut!

hope you enjoyed your sauce. But maybe I can do what I suggested to you? lol

That's actually a good idea. I've mixed the green bits in with my tuna salad. It makes for a tasty sandwich - it's not too strong, but you know it's there! The green bits are also great in home made soup -any kind.

:)