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Originally Posted by NewWestGardener
Right on Ginny! It is worth a try, very likely to work. Looks like we may rely on you to renew seeds for next year 
You can also replant harvested green onions, keep the outer layers intact, chop off the top leaves (to prevent moisture loss) and roots (leave 1 inch or so), then lay them sideways and bury the stems in soil. New big shoots would come up in spring.
You can also dry your green onions for storage, like you would with other onions and garlic. After harvesting, lay them out on the ground under the sun, then bundle up the dried stocks and store. You may be able to leave them outside for the winter. They may freeze solid, but will thaw well.
****Ginny, I will send you some other onion seeds for you to try later, since you are such a pro at growing things. I have just harvested seeds for Mammoth Improved Onions, which I bought directly from Robinsons in UK. "After years of research this onion has now reached a high standard of vigour and uniformity. Can be grown to over 6lb in weight and 22" in circumference. Very sweet flavour. The exhibitor’s onion winning many prizes from the 1800's to the present day". Mind you, mine only managed to survive and produce seeds, they are not a lot bigger than regular ones in my garden, they suffered neglect and drought, and I certainly did not start seeds indoors in November to get to the competition size. I may offer some of this at our next seed exchange. |
Thank you for the tips NWG, I am no pro when it comes to onions, but the Shandong green onions certainly did well for me compared to some varieties I planted this spring from bulb/seeds. It just might end up being my main stay garden onion.
Interesting that you can replant the green onion after you already harvested them. Good to know. I did discover a few more un-harvested Shandong Green Onions underneath the nasturtium vines. So, I will let them be and cover for the winter. Hopefully they will sprout up next spring.
I found my original pkt. of seeds you sent me. If you used all yours up and are in need, I can send some back to you. Just send me a pm. Not a general offer to the public, as I only have a limited supply, sorry. I will try to get some fresh seed to harvest next season, and then I will be happy to offer fresh seeds up to those still interested.
Ginny