Homesteaders

[Molpet]

I grow Egyptian onions(top sets) that over winter just fine.
you could plant half now and half in the spring, and see the difference in your area

 

[lazy gardener]

Egyptian onions grow well planted in spring (did so with original plants sent by a generous BYC member) and I'm assuming that the ones I plant from top sets will do well this fall.

 

[Beer can]

I almost bought the Egyptian topset onions also, maybe next fall. I think that's what I might do Molpet, plant half now and half in spring, good idea. Thanks.

 

[Molpet]

Egyptian are like weeds here.. my great grands planted them here originally. They grow in clay, part shade and in the driveway LOL.. The ones I have are hot and do not get very big. But they are nice to have in the spring before others are up, also a piece of my Great Grand Parents. Those, peonies, old tires and the junk pile is about all that is left of the GGP LOL

 

[lazy gardener]

Do you use the Egyptians in your spring cooking? How are they in soups and such? If I don't actually use them in the kitchen, I think they'll be great in the orchard to repel pests.

 

[Molpet]

Do you use the Egyptians in your spring cooking? How are they in soups and such? If I don't actually use them in the kitchen, I think they'll be great in the orchard to repel pests.

yes I use them in soups, sauteed and salads...anywhere I would use onions ..I like them , except they are small ... like green onions.. I don't use the sets too often, just the plant in the spring.
I took some in when I worked and they ate them raw, by themselves, but said

HOT.. bring more LOL

 

[GardenNut]

Had a very light dusting of snow here in western MD last night. And windy as all get out! I never knew it could feel like Kansas in the mountains! I keep having to adjust and retie the tarps on the wood pile! More wind and possible snow showers today. I'm not complaining; just getting introduced to rural homestead weather! I ain't seen nothin' yet!

 

[Maeschak]

Had a very light dusting of snow here in western MD last night. And windy as all get out! I never knew it could feel like Kansas in the mountains! I keep having to adjust and retie the tarps on the wood pile! More wind and possible snow showers today. I'm not complaining; just getting introduced to rural homestead weather! I ain't seen nothin' yet!

Im in central MD.... No dusting last night but windy windy windy! WIndy now too! Now is the time when I start to dread morning animal chores. But, nothing wakes you up for the day like bone chilling wind and frozen fingers from changing out frozen water!

 

[GardenNut]

Agreed! But then hens start chatting me up, and it all seems worth it!

 

[Chicken girl 15]

Well here in NY it's 30° before the windchill and I'm looking at 6 inches already. The flock is angry at me for letting it snow. No frozen water though.