skip to main content

Questions about drying onions after harvest

15 years ago

Hi, I'm planning to dry my onions on a raised screen outside. My understanding is that' it'll take a week or two. What if it rains? Should I take the screen in so they don't get wet? Should they be in the sun or shade? Is drying them indoors better? What kind of conditions -- cool, moist, dry, warm?

Thank you.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (2)

TJG911
15 years ago
don't do it in the sun. also you really should be in a garage or shed you do not want them being rained on or exposed to the dampness at night. dry is important and warm is good. i dry mine for 4-6 weeks for storage not a week or 2.

tom
tetrazzini
Original Author
15 years ago
thanks, Tom.
Related Professionals
Oatfield Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Canyon Lake Landscape Contractors · Dickinson Landscape Contractors · Fair Lawn Landscape Contractors · Oak Harbor Landscape Contractors · Raytown Landscape Contractors · Suisun City Landscape Contractors · Enfield General Contractors · Erie General Contractors · Kilgore General Contractors · Lighthouse Point General Contractors · Troutdale General Contractors · Vermillion General Contractors · Waianae General Contractors · Williamstown General Contractors

Related Stories

COOL-SEASON CROPS Cool-Season Vegetables: How to Grow Onions

By Marianne Lipanovich

Essential for a cook's garden, onions come in many varieties and show staying power on the shelf

GREEN BUILDING How to Harvest Rainwater for Your Garden

By Mariana Pickering (Emu Building Science)

Conserve a vital resource and save money by collecting stormwater for irrigation in a barrel or tank

EXTERIORS Curb Appeal Feeling a Little Off? Some Questions to Consider

By Becky Harris

Color, scale, proportion, trim ... 14 things to think about if your exterior is bugging you

KITCHEN DESIGN 9 Questions to Ask When Planning a Kitchen Pantry

By Susan Redman

Avoid blunders and get the storage space and layout you need by asking these questions before you begin

GREEN BUILDING Considering Concrete Floors? 3 Green-Minded Questions to Ask

By Melanie Loftus

Learn what’s in your concrete and about sustainability to make a healthy choice for your home and the earth

MOST POPULAR 8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Meeting With Your Designer

By Kelli Kaufer Designs

Thinking in advance about how you use your space will get your first design consultation off to its best start

REMODELING GUIDES Considering a Fixer-Upper? 15 Questions to Ask First

By Sarah Phipps Design

Learn about the hidden costs and treasures of older homes to avoid budget surprises and accidentally tossing valuable features

REMODELING GUIDES 9 Hard Questions to Ask When Shopping for Stone

By Ventana Construction LLC

Learn all about stone sizes, cracks, color issues and more so problems don't chip away at your design happiness later

FRONT YARD IDEAS Before and After: Front Lawn to Prairie Garden

By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens

How they did it: Homeowners create a plan, stick to it and keep the neighbors (and wildlife) in mind

ARCHITECTURE 10 Things to Know About Prefab Homes

By Laura Gaskill

Are prefab homes less costly, faster to build and greener than homes constructed onsite? Here are answers to those questions and more

Shop Serena & Lily

More Discussions

Walking Onions Pollination

0