tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post8533084851012170626..comments2024-03-24T11:10:13.186-04:00Comments on The Gardening Me: Harvest Monday - May 25, 2015Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-71209275248893963682015-05-27T15:30:37.058-04:002015-05-27T15:30:37.058-04:00Thanks REA. From what I have seen, everyone seems...Thanks REA. From what I have seen, everyone seems to have at least one or two bad seeding experiences every season. I suppose it's just something you have to get used to.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-75088712414949345392015-05-27T12:20:20.062-04:002015-05-27T12:20:20.062-04:00The onions look good. Good idea to use the spinac...The onions look good. Good idea to use the spinach for the frittata- love frittata. I know what you mean about getting ahead on the planting game. I did some seeding and some sprouted and others didn't. So I had to go buy starters. REAhttp://livingitupalternatively.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-45996421923303764282015-05-26T18:14:03.663-04:002015-05-26T18:14:03.663-04:00I used the flower stalks in cooking and did not fi...I used the flower stalks in cooking and did not find them tough. I harvest at the early bud stage.norma changhttp://gardentowok.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-9314103957599699552015-05-26T15:46:06.156-04:002015-05-26T15:46:06.156-04:00Well, if you are after green onions, I think there...Well, if you are after green onions, I think there still may be time to get some going for a fall harvest...Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-73810937992602988772015-05-26T15:45:08.780-04:002015-05-26T15:45:08.780-04:00You are right in that it is a bit of a pain to pul...You are right in that it is a bit of a pain to pull and then replant. Each seed I sowed produced one "clump" so to speak - usually around 3 - 5 onions each - and I had at least a dozen clumps. I figured I would lift out one clump, remove the extras and then place a single onion back in the soil. The next time I needed green onions, I would move on to another clump. With that many clumps, I would probably only disturb each of them once per season. That's the theory anyhow...since I decided to replace the variety, I don't really know if that would work in practice or not.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-5302233369507316992015-05-26T12:24:20.631-04:002015-05-26T12:24:20.631-04:00After looking at your onions I wish I would have g...After looking at your onions I wish I would have grown some now. Tossing Dirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09554728174220993439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-55303982278944207982015-05-26T10:40:27.183-04:002015-05-26T10:40:27.183-04:00I have tried growing bunching onions, but the theo...I have tried growing bunching onions, but the theory that you just pull one when you need it doesn't work for me. The roots get fairly intertwined and you can't just pull an onion out when you want one. The stem will snap off. You have to dig them out, which disturbs the whole clump and is a nuisance. I should go back to buying some sets and then pull them young as green onions.David Veltenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07710293718143454000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-86920642799351468902015-05-26T06:47:22.534-04:002015-05-26T06:47:22.534-04:00Well, technically you are supposed to just harvest...Well, technically you are supposed to just harvest what you need & leave the rest of the bunching onions in the ground to multiply (I needed the bed, so I would have transplanted them to another bed). But the variety I chose last year was a bit too slow to multiply & I found the stalks to be larger than I liked (I would prefer thin stalks, maybe about 1/2" thick), so I didn't want to continue growing it, which is why I harvested them all instead of transplanting some of them - I'll be trying out a couple of new varieties this year.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-75319618234707748752015-05-25T21:38:08.390-04:002015-05-25T21:38:08.390-04:00The flower stalks were quite thick & they seem...The flower stalks were quite thick & they seemed a bit tough - or should I have kept them? I didn't even think to try them - I suppose next time I won't be so quick to toss them out! And thanks for the grilling suggestion - I'll definitely give it a try.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-18920922709226527282015-05-25T20:40:06.575-04:002015-05-25T20:40:06.575-04:00Margaret- well you and I both finally got our firs...Margaret- well you and I both finally got our first harvests this week. I t was really interesting to read about your bunching onions. I have read about them a number of times and was interested in maybe trying them. But you sure do get a lot of them at once! I think your idea to freeze them is a winner. Enjoy your spinach!Lexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11067337116117320740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-26200154385462469952015-05-25T19:44:15.702-04:002015-05-25T19:44:15.702-04:00Why do you discard the bunching onion flower stalk...Why do you discard the bunching onion flower stalks? Like Daphne, I use the bunching onion in recipe calling for onions. I also freeze extra and use them to flavor broth. Grilling whole stalk and use as a side is another option.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-52059223088875627672015-05-25T17:20:46.353-04:002015-05-25T17:20:46.353-04:00Those are actually from the transplants that I put...Those are actually from the transplants that I put in. I did direct sow some pre-germinated seed as well and those are still tiny, with only one true set of (very small) leaves. With all the heat coming our way now, I have my doubts as to whether they will amount to anything.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-80732510953002420952015-05-25T17:19:03.442-04:002015-05-25T17:19:03.442-04:00Seems like no gardening year is complete without a...Seems like no gardening year is complete without at least a few failures...and I have no lack of those! While I did harvest some spinach I definitely have spinach envy of all those bloggers that have overflowing beds of spinach. After harvesting the few big leaves from each plant, they are now tiny again and some are even starting to bolt...oh well, I guess I can always try again in the fall. Have a great week too, Sue!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-15878145296937733712015-05-25T17:14:25.782-04:002015-05-25T17:14:25.782-04:00Sounds like my situation with leeks - at least we ...Sounds like my situation with leeks - at least we each have an allium that does well for us!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-27648347977454077752015-05-25T17:11:42.292-04:002015-05-25T17:11:42.292-04:00Oh, that's too bad. I had issues last year wi...Oh, that's too bad. I had issues last year with onion maggots, so now I've had to cover all of the allium beds with netting. Pretty soon I'll have no uncovered beds left!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-27941583178232082102015-05-25T17:06:20.520-04:002015-05-25T17:06:20.520-04:00I don't generally use a whole lot of them, mor...I don't generally use a whole lot of them, more as a finishing ingredient in a stir fry or in yoghurt dips, that sort of thing. The ones that I grew were a bit big, some being almost 1" thick - I prefer the skinny ones which is one reason why I decided to pull these up and try a couple of other varieties.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-60623132001115998252015-05-25T16:59:46.029-04:002015-05-25T16:59:46.029-04:00That's actually a good point - I bet there are...That's actually a good point - I bet there are many dishes where I could use them instead of regular onions. Hadn't really thought of that. I do still have some of last years bulbing onions to use up too & I have to get to them quickly as several more started to sprout this week - I think it may be time for some French onion soup. Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-21770293181818338612015-05-25T16:55:56.933-04:002015-05-25T16:55:56.933-04:00It sure is...seeing & tasting the results afte...It sure is...seeing & tasting the results after several months of seed starting is so gratifying!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-5914794882598957712015-05-25T15:34:37.266-04:002015-05-25T15:34:37.266-04:00Congratulations on your first harvest, Margaret! ...Congratulations on your first harvest, Margaret! I can't recall ... did you end up direct sowing this spinach? It looks terrific.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354350096358468967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-34569335633532138712015-05-25T15:12:05.940-04:002015-05-25T15:12:05.940-04:00Your bunching onions look marvelous. I'm envio...Your bunching onions look marvelous. I'm envious also of your spinach. I am cursing myself for trying that old seed. Now I sit here full of envy. Well, I guess that's the best way to learn this lesson!<br />Have a wonderful weekSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-7456691485392458032015-05-25T14:13:22.621-04:002015-05-25T14:13:22.621-04:00Sounds to me like a good start... Like Sue Garrett...Sounds to me like a good start... Like Sue Garrett, I have recently had real problems with growing Spring Onions. They just never seem to come to anything - in fact many of them never germinate - your mountain of them would therefore be very welcome over here!Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-81321401783538471662015-05-25T12:40:08.615-04:002015-05-25T12:40:08.615-04:00Those onions look good - for a few years now salad...Those onions look good - for a few years now salad onions have been a problem for us. Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-25277645192785508962015-05-25T12:10:38.441-04:002015-05-25T12:10:38.441-04:00Yay for the first harvest! I must admit that I'...Yay for the first harvest! I must admit that I've not found a bunching onion that I like. I would rather use scallions or bulbing onions, perhaps I've just not figured out a best use for the bunching types.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-16572437050131801792015-05-25T12:01:05.924-04:002015-05-25T12:01:05.924-04:00That is a lot of green onions. I could probably go...That is a lot of green onions. I could probably go through them in a couple weeks if I worked at it. But I would really have to work at it. I do put onions into everything and when the green onions start I use those for a while until the bulbing onions are ready. Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-25020666229063451092015-05-25T11:31:21.709-04:002015-05-25T11:31:21.709-04:00What a lot of onions. I think freezing them and ad...What a lot of onions. I think freezing them and adding them to cooked dishes is a good idea. It's great when the harvests start, isn't it?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com