Gopher wrote:
I want to enter some produce in the local flower show which is on 14th
Aug. Everything seems to be coming on well but I need to know how much
time in advance is recommended to lift the onions in order to be able to
show them at their best. Any advice welcome. Thanks.

I always have problems with this - I try to pick everything on the day, but
there's never time to get everything ready, since I also do the baking
section, and carrying everything over is a nightmare.

I've already lifted most of my onions this year and am drying them off and
will show them like that. Courgettes, beans, tomatoes, carrots and leeks
all need picking on the day, imho (or the day before if you're disorganised).
Potatoes we take up when they're ready then search through what we have for
suitable specimens when we get the chance.

I forgot to plant beetroot and carrots in time this year. :-( Although I
suspect I may be the only leek entry again at this rate ...