onions bend the stems or not?

14 years ago

I am new to growing onions. I remember my Dad bending the stems but at the place I got my onion sets they said not to. What do you do?

Thanks, Lola

Comments (3)

digdirt2
14 years ago
No reason to. Just let them do their own thing. They will lay over all on their own when the time is right.

Dave
chaman
14 years ago
By bending stems the vegetative growth of the stems will be curbed that will enhance the growth of the bulb since Auxin level will be reduced (due to bending of the stem).This is done only after the stem has set the flower.
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wayne_5 zone 6a Central Indiana
14 years ago
"This is done only after the stem has set the flower."

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onions bend the stems or not?

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