How to harvest and cure onions for long term storage (and what to do when conditions aren't ideal)

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Auxhart Gardening

Auxhart Gardening

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Welcome to Auxhart Gardening! I’m Rachel, a small-scale southern gardener growing near Clemson, SC, zone 7b. I mainly garden in-ground, with containers as secondary production spaces.
Knowing where your food comes from is powerful, and empowering, and I believe we can change the world through gardening education.
The agricultural system is broken; we’ve monocultured nearly every major crop, forcing the use of chemical pesticides and inorganic fertilizers to maintain large-scale food production. I believe there’s a better way.
By teaching people to rely on themselves, even just a little, for their food supply, we might be able to create some breathing room for our strained food system, allowing for change to start happening.
By educating people about where food comes from and how to grow it, we can raise awareness about our broken agricultural system and form a community that understands how to fix it.
By forming a community, we can move toward creating real change in the world.
My goal is to educate; yes you can grow food, yes you can do it without chemicals, yes you can do it in your backyard or on your windowsill. And yes, that can make a difference in the world.
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@ARUNKUMAR-gh3uw
@ARUNKUMAR-gh3uw Ай бұрын
Love this onion information. Absolutely no bullshit embedded anywhere unlike some of the other videos on KZfaq 😀
@jimconnell8994
@jimconnell8994 Жыл бұрын
Hi from Scotland. An excellent video well put together. I’m a professional gardener that respects how well you covered the subject. PS happy to hear kids having fun in the background. Our future
@MonkeyBoy-sd9vc
@MonkeyBoy-sd9vc 3 ай бұрын
White kids are our only hope
@Englishamd
@Englishamd Ай бұрын
Good information. Loved your prevention, very educational and straight to the point. I love the fact you provided fact with extra talking. Your presentation was not long winded. Loved hearing the kids in the background too, Thank you for the information.
@amywert8088
@amywert8088 28 күн бұрын
Water + children + gardening = the best parts of summer!
@melindarathke851
@melindarathke851 Жыл бұрын
Glad to know they’re sweeter when first picked. That explains my stepfather eating them like an apple!
@Bright_iiii_s
@Bright_iiii_s Жыл бұрын
I love that you address the questions that people don't even think to ask at the time. Thank you so much!❤
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@Gos1234567
@Gos1234567 Жыл бұрын
In ireland here,not much sun so i hang mine up on the washing line in the day time,plenty ventilation and no animals or bugs can do nasty things to them;-)
@claudiaputnam9550
@claudiaputnam9550 Жыл бұрын
I live in Iowa, we moved here over 30 years ago. Our neighbor warned me, don't leave your onions in the August sun. I harvested in July, and learned that it is a bad idea to leave our onions in the July sun as well. The onions cooked. I leave them in the shade, or in a shed where they are not directly in the sun. Near Muscatine, IA.
@danielleterry2331
@danielleterry2331 3 ай бұрын
I agree I am in Texas I pull them and move them into my leanto on a table, they get air flow but no sun.
@tammycraine7493
@tammycraine7493 9 күн бұрын
Hi, I am in Keokuk, Iowa 👋.
@antoniustheiler1494
@antoniustheiler1494 Жыл бұрын
Hello, you have made an absolutely super accurate video about the onion harvest, with all the problems that can arise. Thank you, it was very inspiring! Ursula from Bavaria
@OmahaJuicePlus
@OmahaJuicePlus 11 ай бұрын
Outstanding video! You are so cute! I finally understand how to cure! All the tips were things I thought of and didn't think of. I love the visuals too! Well done!
@Santana-Rose
@Santana-Rose Жыл бұрын
So much amazing information covered in one video. Thank you!!
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@louisdevalois4358
@louisdevalois4358 10 ай бұрын
I really, really want and need to know things of this caliber because I really want and need to know these things. Subscribing to your channel will be most informative. Thank you so much.
@user-yj2fd1pr5o
@user-yj2fd1pr5o Жыл бұрын
Thank you great video. Very informative. Love the cat photo bombing you.
@selectroses5708
@selectroses5708 11 ай бұрын
What a wonderful video ! Great detailed presentation. You covered all the points that were missing on other vids I watched. Thanks !
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 11 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jameshill4005
@jameshill4005 9 ай бұрын
Love going back to see your older videos 📹 ❤ 💕 super fantastic video 📹
@jamesgurney6576
@jamesgurney6576 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for for so much information. Last year was my first year growing onions. I grew enough onions that lasted until January. I had some really small onions , so I planted them, now they’re growing good size. I stored my onion in a brown paper bag in my basement last fall and winter. They browned up really good.
@carolynmaterne7795
@carolynmaterne7795 11 ай бұрын
Excellent tutorial. Information is presented in a concise and pleasing manner.
@karen-hillshomestead
@karen-hillshomestead 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a great onion harvest! Good job Rachel!
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@monkeymommy778
@monkeymommy778 2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always Rachel. You are a great teacher!
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@honeydew4576
@honeydew4576 11 ай бұрын
Such a great video! Thanks for sharing what you know. God bless you!
@gregspence4692
@gregspence4692 Жыл бұрын
Good looking onions and a great video Rachel.
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@vickirickman9373
@vickirickman9373 Ай бұрын
Thank you Huge help loved how detailed you were in your explanation
@tmontero8492
@tmontero8492 3 ай бұрын
Very well presented video! All info is helpful and important to know. Thank you for being succinct, direct, and for not playing annoying music! Background of happy kids playing in the pool was lovely! 😊
@anitahoward8506
@anitahoward8506 4 ай бұрын
Excellent instruction - thank-you for sharing.
@Smileface68
@Smileface68 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this thorough video
@glenmorse9533
@glenmorse9533 11 ай бұрын
Best video yet on how to cure onions, yes, I did subscribe to this channel Thank you!
@user-zw3gu7mz2p
@user-zw3gu7mz2p 11 ай бұрын
A great post madam i will be pulling my onions in the next week or so here in the NE UK this is my second year of growing keep doing what you do very informative and simply narrated
@angelaanderson5360
@angelaanderson5360 2 жыл бұрын
Lots of valuable info. Great harvest.
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@JTBivens
@JTBivens 2 жыл бұрын
I started mine from sets. They did not go to seed but they did not get very large. I was happy with them though. The heat was killing them off. l So I pulled them all and cut up the greens and froze them. Then cut the bulbs up and froze them separate. I am going to try my next batch from seed :)
@whitleyhoover6480
@whitleyhoover6480 10 ай бұрын
Hi from Ohio! This is my first year growing onions, and some of them are ready to be cured! Thanks for the informative video
@ceepark114
@ceepark114 10 ай бұрын
I grew my long day onions from seeds started indoors this year. After the majority of the tops flop over I push the rest of them over then leave them in the ground until the green tops are half way dry then pull them and set them on a chicken wire covered cattle panel laid between two saw horses to dry for storage.
@lisaslayton3880
@lisaslayton3880 4 ай бұрын
I just now accidentally found your video. This was an excellent video and very well put together, very informative. Thank you for all the information, God Bless 🙌
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 4 ай бұрын
Glad it helped you!!
@darthlaurel
@darthlaurel 10 ай бұрын
Very thorough.
@jenniferburton3716
@jenniferburton3716 Ай бұрын
Hello. I love the way you explain things. It helped me understand completely the why and how. Thank you
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening Ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Scrubrebel
@Scrubrebel Жыл бұрын
Great Job!
@paulasiefert2059
@paulasiefert2059 11 ай бұрын
Great job! Thanks so much.
@francismeowgannou5322
@francismeowgannou5322 2 жыл бұрын
Nice crop! Congrats
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jerrythomas773
@jerrythomas773 2 ай бұрын
Very good video thank you
@mariosmeadows
@mariosmeadows Жыл бұрын
Love the Griffindor shirt 😍
@ActiveArtisan
@ActiveArtisan 9 ай бұрын
Awesome video!
@user-iz6hp4vv1q
@user-iz6hp4vv1q 8 ай бұрын
awesome thanks for sharing!
@cathypayton4804
@cathypayton4804 Жыл бұрын
Great video
@alistairmcdonald2382
@alistairmcdonald2382 Жыл бұрын
I love red onions & red spring onions
@amywert8088
@amywert8088 28 күн бұрын
Very much depends on where you live. I would not live them on the ground here, it's just too damp. I put them on a pallet on the ground for air flow, a friend of mine puts them on a table in his garage.
@sarah_farm
@sarah_farm 5 ай бұрын
Kudos to you for crafting videos that not only entertain but also leave a lasting impression, my friend. Your creativity is unmatched. And it's an honor to have you visit our channel, we can discuss more about our experiences in harvesting and building farms.
@susanvonrauensteinbreuls6058
@susanvonrauensteinbreuls6058 Жыл бұрын
Great video thx
@deca12351
@deca12351 11 ай бұрын
Great video !! Thank you !!!
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 11 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@debkincaid2891
@debkincaid2891 10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this helpful video. I'd better get out there & harvest my onions! New subscriber. I'm in SE Idaho, zone 4b/5a.
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 10 ай бұрын
Welcome! Glad I could help.
@drewsenthused6079
@drewsenthused6079 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you don't add a "g" to onion. Looking forward to trying some for the first time this fall/winter.
@joangreen200
@joangreen200 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for what you taught us about the onions what ilike to know how often you water them without rainfall
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening Жыл бұрын
I only water when the soil under the mulch is starting to get dry; I don't have to usually water because we do get a lot of rain here, and once things are established they are better resistant to short droughts.
@patpuariea4228
@patpuariea4228 Жыл бұрын
great video, but i wish vlogers would disclose the general local of where they are growing veggies, or at least what zone they are in, if you did tell us, i missed it...Knowing your zone would help guide some of us or earlier or later than what you are doing
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening Жыл бұрын
I’m in the upstate of SC, zone 7B. If you ever forget, it’s always listed in the description of my videos.
@patpuariea4228
@patpuariea4228 Жыл бұрын
???? after onions are picked, instead of laying them on the ground to dry, can they be hung over the cattle panel? ie the stalk has folded, so, put the bulb on one side the dead stalk on the other, and leave for a week? then go to the storage rack?
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening Жыл бұрын
This should work just fine as long as the onions are secure. I can imagine them falling and bruising if hung incorrectly.
@wendya1250
@wendya1250 Жыл бұрын
I just did that today lol. I actually twisted the green part around a bit to hopefully prevent falling. I wasn't sure if I did the right thing as it is still pretty hot out and she mentioned that some people cover the bulb with the green to protect from the sun. How did yours turn out?
@Passionbloom52
@Passionbloom52 2 жыл бұрын
Would the procedure be the same for Shallots ? As attempting to grow some of these this year , as well as Onions . Thank You
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 2 жыл бұрын
I've never grown shallots but I imagine it would be the same.
@marlenedimmitt1475
@marlenedimmitt1475 Жыл бұрын
I’m wondering if I can take the onions straight from the garden to drying racks in the garage with a fan on them? It is summer time but we have a lot of rain. Is the sun crucial to the drying process or will a fan suffice?
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening Жыл бұрын
Yeah that should work fine!
@marilynearl6887
@marilynearl6887 2 жыл бұрын
If you cure indoors do you put under a light or in the dark?
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 2 жыл бұрын
I kept them out of direct sunlight but I didn't take action to make sure they were in a dark closet or anything like that.
@victormcox
@victormcox Ай бұрын
I had some "red burgundy " sets that went to seed and didn't bulb very good. Can I replant these smaller bulbs this fall and expect a larger bulb next spring? Or just restart from seed? Thanks in advance!
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 29 күн бұрын
I don't know. My instinct says they probably won't bulb bigger, but instead will split into multiple smaller bulbs. So if you want big onions I'd try again from seed. Make sure you're choosing an onion that's well-suited for your area though; look for whether you should be growing short day or long day onions.
@victormcox
@victormcox 29 күн бұрын
@AuxhartGardening Thank you so much for the response.! In my heart that's what I thought..
@carbunklestine
@carbunklestine 11 ай бұрын
Any difference for shelf life of the different onion types? Thanks
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 11 ай бұрын
I think long day onions are supposed to store longer, but I don't have much experience to speak from on that.
@kelcritcarroll
@kelcritcarroll 11 ай бұрын
If the onion gets decapitated and has enough stem to get a clothespin on the stalk would that work to create that seal of the onion body? This was a great video and i have onions growing to big bulbs in my garden this year…first time onion grower here!
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 11 ай бұрын
I'm actually not sure! It might be worth trying though and just keeping an extra close eye on it.
@LadyGreenThumb2
@LadyGreenThumb2 2 ай бұрын
Hi there! I garden in a community garden and someone(s) stealing the onions I’ve planted. The tops on them have not fallen over so they still have a chance to bulb up larger. I’m not happy about this, to say the least! You covered briefly that onions tops that have not fallen over can be harvested but can you elaborate further on if I can cure them still (I guess longer) for long term storage?
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 2 ай бұрын
I do not think you can cure onions that are picked early, but I haven’t tried it. Others may have a better answer for you than I do.
@Boobear83
@Boobear83 7 күн бұрын
What temp do you cure your onions? I’ve always seen warmer like 75-80, but my father in law said he does his cooler so I’m wondering if the temp matters at all or what the deal is? Thank you for any advice you may have. It’s my first year growing onions and also first year trying to fry serious about learning homesteading skills and long term food storage stuff.
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 6 күн бұрын
I cure mine at outdoor temps in the shade when I can, usually thats between 75-95 depending on the weather. I've also had to bring them inside to cure them completely at standard room temperature. I've not been able to determine how much of an effect it can have yet tbh. I'm excited for you learning these skills! It can be a lot, and I'm still learning a ton and getting overwhelmed from time to time, so be patient with yourself on this journey :)
@Boobear83
@Boobear83 6 күн бұрын
@@AuxhartGardening Thank you so much for taking the time, and so quickly, to respond! Yes, I recently became a stay at home dad as we’ve moved further out from town so I’ve been working on a degree to teach English from home to foreigners online and one of the things I’ve really tried to embrace with this new found time is homesteading. So far I have: Tried to learn gardening to be somewhat self sufficient (my in laws have food for 2 years on the shelf or otherwise so they’ve been a big help too), built a couple tower gardens from buckets, bought a grow tent and lights, started composting in tumblers for now, started a worm farm…….and that’s about it hah. Sorry for my whole life’s story there, but long story short I found your video by chance and it was very easy to follow and I want to try to get my own answers instead of bothering my in laws ALL the time so I appreciate your channel and your help :).
@jeremystone5437
@jeremystone5437 11 ай бұрын
What would cause the onions to get slimy I pulled mine left lay out under shade 2 days later thry were real slimy and nasty
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 11 ай бұрын
I'm not really sure; maybe they were starting to rot before you pulled them, maybe you pulled them during a bunch of rain, maybe it rained on them after you pulled them, maybe you have a fungus that got to them... it's so hard to say for sure what happened.
@richardliles4415
@richardliles4415 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all this information. But how do I cure them?
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 11 ай бұрын
Curing just refers to the process of drying them like I talk about in the video. Once the stem dries and seals up, it is considered 'cured.'
@richardliles4415
@richardliles4415 11 ай бұрын
@@AuxhartGardening I believe I pulled some of my a little too soon, but I’ll get it right next year. Thank you so much for your help. 👍
@health4lifecooking
@health4lifecooking 25 күн бұрын
What if you have 1 green leaf and all others are brown and crinkly/dead?
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 20 күн бұрын
Are you saying there's only one green leaf but it hasn't flopped over yet?
@health4lifecooking
@health4lifecooking 20 күн бұрын
@@AuxhartGardening Yes. Although I have pulled them up and a few of them have developed a seed pod/flower.
@vickirickman9373
@vickirickman9373 Ай бұрын
If I harvested early, do I still have to wait for it to cure
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening Ай бұрын
It depends if you want to store them. You can eat any onion fresh from the ground (and do other methods of processing and storage), but if you want them to stay good for months at room temp as whole onions, you need to pick them when they're fully ready and also cure them.
@vickirickman9373
@vickirickman9373 Ай бұрын
@@AuxhartGardening Ok I had just thought that you said if you pull onion too soon then you would not be able to store it for long-term use So therefore, wasn’t sure if I needed to still cure. I also ask Scott his opinion he said if I don’t let it cure for a little bit, the onion will be very strong and pungent So therefore, with your information and information, I will just let it cure and do it thing 😊👍
@charliehenderson38
@charliehenderson38 11 ай бұрын
Is it ok to trim my onion tops once?
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 11 ай бұрын
I don't know what you mean, okay in what context? When are you trimming, and for what purpose?
@charliehenderson38
@charliehenderson38 11 ай бұрын
@@AuxhartGardening trimming the green tops on the onions for them to grow bigger
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 10 ай бұрын
@@charliehenderson38 I don't know if that helps them grow bigger to be honest. I've heard people argue both ways, and I've just taken the easier approach of not trimming them.
@CraigGjerdingen-fo7te
@CraigGjerdingen-fo7te Жыл бұрын
Hufflepuff, for sure!
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening Жыл бұрын
I'm a ravenclaw, but this shirt was gifted to me so I still love to wear it.
@bethpolak2421
@bethpolak2421 Ай бұрын
Could I lay on my picnic table and put up the umbrella for shade to protect them from the sun?
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 29 күн бұрын
That should work! Just be sure to bring them in if it rains too hard.
@PhamvanDong
@PhamvanDong 11 ай бұрын
What if you live in a country far up from the equator but the length of the days doesn’t matter because the summers are 98% cloudy and rainy and stormy… like Sweden *cough cough*
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening 11 ай бұрын
Haha maybe just try short day! They'll be stimulated to bulb almost anywhere. Being able to grow long day just means you have more options.
@fredrickvoncold
@fredrickvoncold Жыл бұрын
my onions didnt get half that size . I guess they need fertilizer next time .
@AuxhartGardening
@AuxhartGardening Жыл бұрын
Could also have to do with variety and watering. Hard to say.
@dc-wp8oc
@dc-wp8oc 29 күн бұрын
Like the causes of onions bolting, there seems to be multiple methods to "harvesting" and "curing" onions. Why do children scream nowadays when the play? Annoying for sure.
@flrn64
@flrn64 2 ай бұрын
Good video, but you move your hands way too much and it took forever to get to the point and you really never got to the point of how to store the onions. I would have liked to see more of that.
@joelsweeney8595
@joelsweeney8595 29 күн бұрын
Sorry hands police! She's done a great video full of useful information and explained it so well. Behave yourself
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