Published Thursday, April 10, 2008, OK personal/derivative use; link lovethatimage.artsquadgraphics.com.
Scallions, or green onions?
Here are some scallions getting ready to bloom. I planted some seeds three years ago, and was surprised to find they come back every year, even spreading little new ones by seed. So firm and vigorous looking! In the back you can see some grape hyacinths, also an easy to grow and welcome sight in the spring.
Eat healthy, click healthy!
Nice shot of your vegetable garden.
Thanks! I don’t know what I like better: growing the stuff, or photographing it. Both major fun things.
What do you do when scallions are getting ready to bloom? I have some that came up by themselves from lst year with the little ball on top. Thanks
Even though I am not sure/an expert about this, my guess would be to cut off the flower balls and harvest them now. You can certainly let them go to seed and have more little scallions next year. Sometimes the flower stem itself is tough and needs to be removed from the scallion before cooking. I am guessing that for maximum tenderness and use, to harvest them before or just as they start to flower. But they do look awfully cute in the garden with the little balls on top and the spiky leaves. Sometimes I leave a clump just doing their thing because they look so nice.