On Tue, 6 Jan 2004 00:35:31 -0800, Antipodean Bucket Farmer
wrote:

Hi, Everybody,

Like the "Subject" says... How do I tell when my white
onions are ready to eat? Thickness or colour of the
leaves poking out? Or do I need to peek under the soil
a bit? Or, what?


Thanks in advance...


I wait until the tops fall over, wither and dry. Actually you can eat
them at any time. Too much rain will encourage rot, other than that
they can remain in the ground.