I’ve always associated the word “Bolt” with the word “flee” so whenever I hear about vegetables bolting I imagine tiny little onions running for their lives and it makes me giggle 😂😂
@margaretbartlett5404
2 жыл бұрын
Lol.
@kimmer6
2 жыл бұрын
My onions bolted. So did my ex wife.
@RealEstateMonica
4 ай бұрын
That's right, it was "I'm bored I'm bolting" 😅
@markkristynichols845
3 жыл бұрын
BECKY..... gotta tell ya...had a late night/early morning for farmers market today and after losing 3 bowls of onion greens (cuz waited too long and they had to be sheep food) I finally decided damit I’m making green onion pesto. BTW, at 4am before market this AM... Anywhoooo, made one batch , it made 3 jars and sold all 3 right away! Gave a gal sample and she bout two jars!! Thanks for the fun recipe! Gonna make more ❤️ Kristy in Missouri zone 6b 😃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@milissaleatherwood6837
3 жыл бұрын
That's amazing!
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
OH MY GOSH! Thank you for sharing this with me!
@patienceboggis4956
3 жыл бұрын
Ive made a batch too and went down a storm with my family and husband! We had it as dip for homemade breadsticks yum!! I would never of thought about onion top pesto, but it will now be on my make list each year. Yum! 😋
@mariamsebti
2 жыл бұрын
Pour polo
@shelbyb96
3 жыл бұрын
This is seriously exactly what happened to my onions!! Just learned so much, thanks!
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helped!!
@staceyjones3261
3 жыл бұрын
Same fir me too! My yellow onions did much better than red onions.
@suzannestokes7076
3 жыл бұрын
Why I went over to perennial onions. My weather bounces all over, and the perennial onion are smaller but reliable. Good luck with the big Walla Walla onions.
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@Lori..
3 жыл бұрын
On your perennial onions, when do you plant the bulbs that come out in a cluster. I was given some and now I'm at a loss....can you continuously plant the bulbs or do you wait until fall?
@suzannestokes7076
3 жыл бұрын
@@Lori.. I have several types: a shallot, a potato onion and Egyptian walking onion, along with other alliums. If I have space, I will let the bulbils fully mature, and just let them fall over and root, then sperate into where I want them. The potato onions form a mound and I'll dig what I want and separate if needed in the fall once we start getting frosts. They'll grow a bit of green but be one of the first things to show up in the spring.
@shervin6711
3 жыл бұрын
@@suzannestokes7076 interesting, I wonder what they look like! Will research!
@debb313
3 жыл бұрын
One of my early gardening mistakes as well. It still happens even under the best conditions. I use those for dehydration and they have great flavor. Tedious work but it’s worth it. Hang in there! I’m still learning after 30 years!
@LifePrepared
3 жыл бұрын
The onion flowers are delicious and make great flavored vinegar, and used on salads or cooking.
@zagros3280
3 жыл бұрын
Becky , I listen very carefully to all your mistakes to learn for later on when I'll starting my homestead
@paperlover926
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for taking the time to research what happened and to share it with us. I watch several gardening channels and this is the first time I’ve heard it explained. Learned a lot. Thank you! BTW I just found your channel and have watched almost your complete backlog. Love your channel
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you!
@kimbradley1292
3 жыл бұрын
Happy Independence Day Becky! And all hail Bruce, what a guy! Lol x
@Mommieandg
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing how a “mistake” can turn into a lesson and makes you wiser 👍🏻♥️
@dadawesome784
3 жыл бұрын
One more key consideration in onion growing: be sure to plant the right type for your latitude: either “short day” varieties or “long day” varieties. Here in Albuquerque I have better luck with short day onions. Probably for Becky “long day” varieties are best.
@amandar7719
3 жыл бұрын
Great clarity in explaining onion development, Becky. Two extra wins: 1) You now have an enviable supply of frozen onions from which to grab a handy handful. 2) That top guy no longer needs to spend hours a day explaining to customers why onion starts can bolt. 😃 I run softneck (storage) onions that start to bolt, or not so healthy onions, through the food processor slicer. Takes seconds. Freeze most and dry some.
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
I don't think so b/c last year i grew onions from sets and I toped my Walla Wallas and they are growing so well. I think it was when I planted them out but I could be wrong...
@MLissCA
3 жыл бұрын
I have been gardening for decades and I just learned a lot from this video, thank you! By the way, there are so many issues that can come up at any time, it is impossible to do enough research on every possibility. We are creatures that learn best from experience. Way to go to salvage those onions and give yourself a plan for next season. And as a bonus, we now can all benefit from your experience .
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@dadawesome784
3 жыл бұрын
I got tied of bolting onions from planing onion sets. So now I always start onions from seed in January indoors. I then transplant the seedlings in late April or early May.
@jthor3097
2 жыл бұрын
Every year a few of my onions bolt. I love it. I use the seeds that grow from those flowers to plant the following year. I always get great onions from those seeds. 👍🏻❤️
@Tiffany-vj1tv
3 жыл бұрын
Always a silver lining!! If you look you can always find a positive, nice job Becky and thank you for sharing your knowledge 😊❤️
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@maryammal
3 жыл бұрын
My partner Allison and her sister have found your channel recently and have fallen in love. They keep talking about how happy they are that they have found your channel and are very inspired to do all the things you do! We are currently in lockdown in Australia and watching every video you have! If you could say hey to Allison and her sister Jess, they would be so excited! Thanks again for your content.
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Wow Maryam, You are so sweet! Thank you for sharing this with me! It's melts my heart
@BassingirlCrafts
3 жыл бұрын
I have Egyptian clumping onions. They are like big scallions. They're everywhere on my 10 acres lol.
@conniew5045
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I am in W. Washington as well and was perplexed why mine were bolting as well. Great information that is very much appreciated.
@hoosnabanoodhansay7161
Жыл бұрын
Hi I am from South Africa, thank you very much for the information. I have been watching you for almost a year and started a little "gardening". My onions bolted and I didn't know what to do but remembered you also had that your onions bolt so decided to watch it and learn from it,
@olgaesquibel3515
3 жыл бұрын
Today I cut my onion tops and chopped them up to freeze. They smell amazing. Thank you for the tip. I love your videos and keep up the good work.
@debbiealtman4572
3 жыл бұрын
My carrots did crappy. But, we planted in a container because we just moved. Next year we’ll have a great big garden.
@___Music_Is_Life___
2 жыл бұрын
You can also leave some to let the flowers turn into seeds and then collect the seeds for future plantings. I'm planning on intentionally leaving some to bolt so I don't have to rely on buying seeds year after year.
@gardeningwithmummabear534
3 жыл бұрын
I use my smll onions for picked onions
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
YUM
@marykincaid8779
2 жыл бұрын
I wanted to thank you for the info.i never knew .I'm so glad because I was fixing to plant mine ...thanks a bunch.......Mary in Tennessee
@princessalways4eva
Жыл бұрын
I just learned a ton too Becky. Thank you for forwarding this insight that you acquired. Win, win for me. If they bolt I have more seed.🤗
@marionlombard6216
2 жыл бұрын
My onions also bolted. Thanks for the info, I also had a cold snap so your explanation makes sense
@christinemcnamara8787
3 жыл бұрын
Becky I think you're doing a good job don't worry you will save all your onions
@christinemcnamara8787
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Becky happy 4th July to you and your husband
@jenniferduncan4490
3 жыл бұрын
I’m so inspired by your videos, can’t wait for them to come out to watch them.
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jennifer for sharing
@christianspain3015
Жыл бұрын
I agree 100% with Dixondale they are amazing people. Great video. The cold snap you described caused mine to bolt this year.
@briannarussell6447
3 жыл бұрын
I literally watched this and then ran outside to harvest those that i cut the blooms off of. I thought the same thing if I cut them flower part off they would be fine. Thank you for the great video full of tips!!
@kimmer6
2 жыл бұрын
I threw some sprouted potatoes into a half wine barrel where I grew some excellent Yukon Gold spuds. Then I planted sprouted onions in the same soil. I let the onions do what they wanted and they are now 5 feet tall with the bolts. They are on my roof deck and the flower bulbs actually follow the sun, bending throughout the day. There are 5 stems and each is as big as my wrist. I'll wait until the flower pods open then dig the plants up to see what's under the soil. Thank you for the info!
@othernamerose
2 жыл бұрын
Mine suffered from the same cold snap in 8b! I was going to cut off the flowers too. Thank you for an informative video. You saved me from making the same mistake!
@thekitchengarden3056
2 жыл бұрын
That’s so helpful! I’m growing onions for the first time, this info is great since I’m in zone 5 so my garden is cooler much of the spring
@dravonwalker2352
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Great information. Now I get to go harvest all my bolting onions… and plant in December or January next year.
@lindafrench4670
3 жыл бұрын
Just ran across your channel three days ago and so enjoyed that I subscribed. This video was so informative. I do not have the means to garden now but remember this happening in the past. Thank you for this info! Never too old to learn.
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@13LavenderRose
2 жыл бұрын
I loved that you decided to share this knowledge with us rather than just day they bolted and left it at that. You are wonderful and I'm excited to see how the 2022 gardening season is going to turn out!
@jojo-tl5ei
Жыл бұрын
Mine are bolting too. Thought I was doing a good thing planting them out early. Gardening is challenging. Good informative video Becky!
@margaret8056
Жыл бұрын
AWSOME AWSOME INFORMATION I USED CUT THE FLOWERS OFF OF MINE
@kleedasantos3236
3 жыл бұрын
I'm not a homesteader or a gardener or anything even close to the source but I'm obsessed with your videos!!
@diananazaroff5266
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent info. I knew about the biennial part and that that is a reason they don't bulb some years, but I didn't know about the freeze/6 leaves limit. Millennial Gardener talked about this recently (NC zone 8a) and has indicated that he will be planting seed from now on. Can start them in Jan, plant in April/May and have the same results. Plus seeds are cheaper to buy.
@stephaniejewell1301
3 жыл бұрын
I love your out look! All the positives about it. Great information and thank you for sharing!
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@stacyberry6097
3 жыл бұрын
Was so excited to know your in WA state. I am in Vancouver Wa. Now I can see what you grow as I'm a gardening gal and always looking for ideas. 😁
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
So cool! I love that you are so close!
@karenslater343
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the information you found out. Just had to say you looked lovely today
@yveserichot2304
3 жыл бұрын
Bonjour. Thank you for your advice & your positive attitude 🤗!
@amysays3980
3 жыл бұрын
My onions bolted but it's a-okay because the bees love the flowers. My loss but the bees' gains...love it!
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Yea they do!
@vickycoalson2837
3 жыл бұрын
I planted onions two years ago. We get a bunch. The rest bolt and I use us for the seeds and then we get a bunch the rest bolt and we use those for seeds. Honestly I’ve never had to replant anything. I consider a winter veggie herb whatever. I can see where I’m doing wrong now. Thank you for the information. I watch you every day now. I’m so much more armed for next year. I’ll be glad when we get into winter planting of what I can put in the winter beds. Great job Becky and happy Fourth of July
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for that idea! Happy 4th!!
@melodycapehartmedina2264
3 жыл бұрын
Perfect attitude! A learning experience lasts a lifetime. Weather is unpredictable so you just have to roll with it. Great info to share!
@bobbiek2960
3 жыл бұрын
Plus Bruce will definitely be a “go to” guy to call for answers..Win win🥰
@victorbenner539
3 жыл бұрын
Becky, you did a great job of passing on what Bruce said. Yup we live and we learn. And about the Walla Wallas, looking good. My favorite onion. For those who don't know they are even more sweeter than Vidalias. Sooo good. Hoping you're garden didn't suffer to much during the heat wave. My tomatoes I believe actually enjoyed the heat. Anyway, have a great day. 👍🧅🍅
@eileenfletcher746
3 жыл бұрын
Nature is so beautiful! Its amazing how the onions are "programmed" to go dormant during winter and then bolt in their 2nd growing season.
@kaylalewis5907
3 жыл бұрын
I live on the Long Beach Peninsula so just down the coast from you and my onions from Dixon dale farms are doing the same thing...darn it...
@YouMustWhipIt
Жыл бұрын
Exact same thing happened to me this year (6/2023) Vancouver WA (8b)
@judithmckenzie8979
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid Becky. Congratulations on breaking 1 MILLION views and by the time you read this you will surely have 30 THOUSAND subs. Jeez Louise your a natural wonder!!!!!
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you Judith! I don't even know where to look at over all views! lolThanks for cheering me along
@judithmckenzie8979
3 жыл бұрын
@@AcreHomestead You've had about 600,000 views in the last three weeks.
@SwitchWarrior-he6up
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! A few of mine bolted this year & I panicked! I did what you did. I cut the seed pod off thinking it would put more energy into the onion. Guess I have some onions to pick! Lol
@b2manufacturing
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I waited to put my sets out this year, we we’re having 70-80 degree days in March then it suddenly snowed in Portland, I just put them out now that it’s end of April, but unfortunately my tomatoes died from the snow. And my citrus saplings got damaged but they immediately started pushing new growth a week later so not a complete loss. But I grow a lot of onions and they definitely would have bolted later on if I had moved them out of the greenhouse
@jillburkett6876
2 жыл бұрын
I’m in zone 8b too but I’m in College Station, Texas. Going by the planting chart for here it shows I plant onion bulbs January 5 through February 5. I ordered onions from Dixondale Farms too I ordered Texas Legend which are short day onions. I just planted them January 22 which was yesterday, I got the plants just a few days ago and waiting a couple of days because the temperature dropped to 29 degree’s and high yesterday was 60. I noticed everyone says plant onions in the fall. We are just now getting freezing weather if I had planted them in November or December with all the warm weather then getting freezing weather now they would have bolted on me. I’m new to growing onions so thank you for the info because I was starting to feel like I should have planted earlier.
@jamiemueller1881
3 жыл бұрын
My goodness, just when I think you cannot get any better (like a fine wine, you improve with age) you go and do this...share your mistakes. What a tonic you are! I hope your following continues to grow and that other young people adopt your work ethic and ethos. You're what our ailing planet needs! Fresh, homegrown, handmade, repurposing. You inspire me!
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you Jamie!! You are so sweet
@dbaileyanorchardistsdaught5041
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your new knowledge! I didn’t know much of it.
@jennifermcqueen7887
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this information with us, you are an amazing teacher! 😊❤🥰
@atlantapage1153
2 жыл бұрын
ty Becky! I have watched a ton of videos and got nowhere. This is fantastic info thanks.
@northwestgardener5076
Жыл бұрын
I love learning form your mistakes. To bad for me I didn't see this until I noticed a seed pod on top of my onions.
@susanjones3177
3 жыл бұрын
I had a couple of onions that went to seed.
@valeria1966311
3 жыл бұрын
Over here the same issues, also an eight B climate and in 2020 I put some seed onions in the ground, they were the Shakespeare and they did amazing. It was october that I put them into the soil and we had the harsh winter as well over here and long cold. some bolted but the most were just amazing. Take care and greetings from the Netherlands. xo Vleer.
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Oh shoot.... I hope we get bigger onions next year!
@Heavenesque
3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for sharing this lesson!! I certainly learnt a tonne! and it's onion time here now so I'm super super thankful! :)
@wandawilson6266
Жыл бұрын
Great vlog. Didnt know that. My onions started to bolt. An i didnt know what how to grow them. Better luck next time. Ty
@soniahenney9827
3 жыл бұрын
Great information, thanks for sharing.
@Ravenelvenlady
Жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you. I learned so much about onions from your experience. I love your channel. 💖🌿💖🌱💖🌿
@gaylesimper9311
2 ай бұрын
Wow thank you!!! I would have cut the flowers too!
@arlenepena6029
Жыл бұрын
This year, my onion bolted also, so I am dehydrating it, as I add my comments.
@jeanhecker4533
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this info. I don’t grow onions but I’m sure the people who do are glad to be educated on the subject.
@jameyfisher423
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! I Learned so much! I had no idea! I also left some carrots in the ground from last year and was wondering why they grew this huge flower and were almost bushy! I’m going to collect the seed!!
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!
@joymartin936
3 жыл бұрын
This video is so helpful...my onions did the same but I put them in the compost bin :( now I've learnt something so I will be careful next year x
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jaylugo7701
2 жыл бұрын
Thank u for info mine also bolted and I will pull them out at soon as possible.👍
@kathleenzimmerman8227
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the wonderful explanation in detail!!! We learn new things every day. NOTHING is a failure if you TRIED. I'm really enjoying your videos & learning alot! You're a GEM, and I'm SO glad I found you!!!
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks! Im so glad you are here
@annh3599
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Becky!
@marvelenelavigne7427
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing, my onions did bolt.
@strawberries1411
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks....lesson learned..I did not plant onions anymore because of this lol...after a few misses I did not try again instead experimented with all kinds of exotics every year. Since I don't grow for bulk. In the near future when we get our acres I will but than we are in the tropics and that's a different game especially with the cool weather crops, but we'll see..still time to search the net and learn. I still have one season next year and I will try the onions again especially the walla walla which we wanted to try but can't buy in the stores
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! I think I'm only going to grow Walla Wallas next year
@jameyfisher423
3 жыл бұрын
Also i can’t wait for the next grocery haul and food prep videos!!
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
I just filled a big haul! And food prep video it’s with my mom though :)
@jameyfisher423
3 жыл бұрын
@@AcreHomestead yippee! Awesome
@natashaschuette8681
3 жыл бұрын
Loved the info! I planted green onions that I had actually bought from the store. A few of them did start to seed out. I went out today and cut all my tops to make pest with I guess tomorrow I'll go pick those few that bolted lol. Thanks for sharing!
@sandijammes7761
3 жыл бұрын
Wow. That's lots of helpful info, right? I'll go back thru & take some notes for later. Positive outcome... as usual! YAAAY YOU!! Have a safe Independence Day! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@TubbsOfLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the info and for being so positive about it!
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@jksatte
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely got value from this. Thank you. Janice
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@DeTroiT187
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your time and your effort. Now I know how to treat my onions a little better from bolting, but mother nature is being unreasonable to us in Michigan this year. We’ve had several cold snap this year and still going through it. Good luck to everybody God bless be safe.❤❤❤
@jillfabing8756
3 жыл бұрын
This is such great advice. Thank you so much I learned so much from you!❤️
@pamelafarmer8727
3 жыл бұрын
What do I do with the ones that bolted, save them and let them dry out. Or no plant them
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
I froze them
@tinatippin5705
3 жыл бұрын
Valuable information for sure. Thanks!
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@cakeforbreakfast2436
3 жыл бұрын
My spinach has just bolted but apparently the problem was the opposite, it can't handle heat. Not that anyone can describe the UK as a "hot" country 😂 feeble spinach
@wendylou1708
3 жыл бұрын
Mullein is the same way. It is a biannual but if it gets leaves before winter, it will go to seed the following summer. It does NOT take two years like some say, just one freeze season.
@marionbarrow6820
2 жыл бұрын
Thank u for all that information. Completely understand now are mine did the same thing but I still harvested and froze them
@atdepaulis
3 жыл бұрын
Oh man thank you for this video!! Such a cool thing to learn about!
@dinky..
3 жыл бұрын
Loved this video Becky!! I don't have a garden but I love to learn about growing. Thank you 🙏🏼
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@melaniebinversie5421
3 жыл бұрын
Girl thanks for sharing, I’m so hesitant to start root veggies... since you can’t see them grow like other things. Appreciate all this information!
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Pulling up carrots and digging up potatoes are the BEST feeling!
@robyndudley9684
2 жыл бұрын
A lot of my onion bolted this year too. I probably started too early, but we also had a cooler spring than normal. I usually over winter my intermediate day onion. The cooler temps and bolting are in alignment with what you are saying. Thanks for sharing!
@kememerzian818
3 жыл бұрын
You can also re-grow them from the cut root end. I put them in a bit of water so get a good soaking then re-plant them
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Idk
@kememerzian818
3 жыл бұрын
@@AcreHomestead sorry that wasn't a question. I was just letting you know it can be done. 😀
@albrightfs
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this...... Harvesting tomorrow...
@marlenecabrera9054
3 жыл бұрын
I’m so Inspired by you! Keep at it! ♥️☀️
@sandrarichardson2713
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help with this issue of bolting onions. My multiplier onions just bolted like crazy this past week. I cut off all the flower heads but it sounds like you are saying the onions should be harvested in order to salvage them. Jesus bless.
@lovelyamor13
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I subscribed last week and have binge watched all of your vids! Love you and your content! 👏👍
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks you so much
@darlenesgardenandhome
3 жыл бұрын
I always have a few I missed when harvesting that come back the next year and are wonderful for saving onion seeds.
@candymckinnon8554
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome info Thank you so much Love your videos Also love your positive attitude
@AcreHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Thank you
@melissagreen94
2 жыл бұрын
This explains a lot about what happened with my Dixondale onions last year....I am in Tacoma. It was the first year I had ordered from Dixondale. I was so disappointed with my harvest. My onions were tiny and they all started to bold. I didn't know if it was because of the spot I had them planted in or it was just the starts themselves. Very helpful video!
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