In 2010 it didn't seem I could find a decent onion anywhere for purchase. And of course, the ones I grew in the garden were never ready for the next fab meal. It seems every supermarket onion was old, weak tasting or sprouting once you cut into it.
I managed to save seed from several of the onions that were left in the ground but I left the seed with the marker outside far too long because by the time I got ready to place them in a packet, I couldn't read the variety name. Well, that was not going to stop me from planting them.
The seeds were placed in my stand-by soilless mix of perlite and peat moss and left on top of cafe table on the deck. Full sun and moisture exposure seemed to work well as they are extremely sturdy little seedlings considering they've only been sitting out for a few weeks.
Don't think I've ever been so excited to see onions! These popped up almost over night and I was absolutely tickled. Of course I wish I had a small clue what type and kind they are but what the heck...they will definitely get put to good use.
Oh and in the meantime, think I've started about 15 more varieties but this time I wrote the varietal name with a black Sharpie AND a pencil. Don't think we'll be without an onion for a few years at this point.
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