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Admin

01-02-2021, 10:01 AM
I have been watching various online videos on growing onions....sad I know!

It appears American growers prune back the top growth by about 50% when the sets start to swell. This apparently stimulates the onion to swell more. Anyone tried it?

Vinny

01-02-2021, 10:06 AM
Yep, i tried half a dozen last year and found no difference, if not slightly worse. The logic is that more leaves make more layers on the onion. Didn't work for me and I won't be doing it again. Rolleyes

Admin

01-02-2021, 10:13 AM
Cheers Vinny, wont need to try that then Smile

Vinny

01-02-2021, 10:45 AM
(01-02-2021, 10:13 AM)Admin Wrote: [ -> ]Cheers Vinny, wont need to try that then Smile
Don't let my experience stop you from trying a few! It must work for some folks or they wouldn't do it. Rolleyes
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