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mamma22boys 
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 Topic: storing onionsPosted: 01 Aug 2012 at 1:40pm |
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I picked all my onions awhile back and right now they are just sitting in a basket, kidna in one layer, in my kitchen on the floor. I have quite a few and am not sure exactly how to store them for long term. I need the basket they are occupying in for the boys' outside toys. that is it true purpose and i want to get the toy pile put away.
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Emily Wife to Jake
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erinchelsea
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Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 2:38pm |
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Ha, I was just wondering the same thing. Mine are outside drying in the sun. I think I'm going to put mine in old pantyhose, i think that's what my great aunt used to do, and she'd hang them in the basement. She was an amazing gardener, I wish she was still around to ask questions to.
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Erin, happy wife of Jason (7/21/07) and mama to Abram (3/09) and Adrie (6/11).
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Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 2:51pm |
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Last summer I think i left them in the sun a little too long and they kinda cooked cause i ended up peeling all of them an putting them in the fridge. they didn't get that nice crispy skin. I think I remember my grandma doing the same thing now that you mention it. maybe i should just ask her. not sure why i didn't htink of that
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erinchelsea
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Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 3:13pm |
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That would be good, I'm not sure if I was imagining that or if I really remembered that's what she did with her onions. LOL!
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Erin, happy wife of Jason (7/21/07) and mama to Abram (3/09) and Adrie (6/11).
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Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 3:33pm |
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We leave ours, tops on, in the shade in the open garage for maybe 2-3 weeks or whenever theyre dry and papery. Then cut the necks maybe 1-2", store in either old stockings or mesh baskets.
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Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 4:39pm |
That is what my mom did. We always saved our hose with runs for that purpose! Our basement had a cold room but any dry cool place would probably work. |
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Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 4:59pm |
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Okay-- going to add pantyhose to my shopping list since i know i dont have any. My basement should work out great.
Thanks.
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Emily Wife to Jake
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Posted: 02 Aug 2012 at 11:30am |
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Wish I asked this same question, before I sliced and froze all of mine.
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Posted: 02 Aug 2012 at 12:34pm |
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Yes, panty hose. Tie a knot between each one, and then you just cut one off at a time as needed.
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Posted: 02 Aug 2012 at 10:22pm |
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i totally never knew tis! thanks :)
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Posted: 25 Sep 2012 at 1:35pm |
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I left mind outside in the sun for too long. they ended up sprouting already!
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Posted: 31 Oct 2012 at 4:46pm |
what a great idea with the knots. I didn't have a veggie gardern. Maybe someday. |
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