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When to harvest onions – here's how to tell if they're ready, and how to store them so they last

Harvested onions and garlic hanging to dry next to window.

Autumn is a great time to be a gardener, especially if you've been growing your own vegetables. If you're wondering when to harvest onions, you could be enjoying your hard-earned bulbs sooner than you think.

Learning how to grow onions is incredibly rewarding – the bulbs offer even more flavour than the ones you'll find at the supermarket, and it's always fun to tell dinner guests that you've grown the ingredients yourself.

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