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Hi All,
Quick question -- I have onions I planted back in November. They have bulbed, and the tops have fallen over by themselves(most of them). (I originally blamed this on the dog, but then found out they did it by themselves, and noticed that was what was happening Question is, when do I remove them from the ground? Also, after they're out, do they need to dry for a while before storing? Seems like I've heard that somewhere but don't remember for sure.

Thanks so much!

When mine fall over by themselves I usually know they're ready to be picked. So go ahead and pull them out and hang them up to dry.

Thanks, Rosepetal! I'll pull them up tomorrow! I was hoping it could be soon!

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Hang them where they will get air, but not where it will get wet........

I still have some left from 2006 , hanging in the basement.
Still good as ever......

Good luck.