Dehydrating Onion

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Published: 03 Nov 2022 › Updated: 03 Nov 2022 Dehydrating Onion

Dehydrating Onion

Above: Red Beard Bunching Onion, Green Onion, Pompeii White Onion, dehydrated

After the Harvest, it's time for some Food Prep!

Last February, I planted flats and flats of Onions: Red Beard Bunching, White Sweet Spanish, Ruby Red Long Day, Red Burgundy, Pompeii White and Utah Yellow Onion. Looking forward, I knew I would harvest a lot of onion, and dry them for saving, and also, Dehydrate some onion for saving. The DeHydrating idea came from @shadowspub a year ago or so!

Above: Onion Seeds, for sowing
Below: Onions germinating a month or so later.

Below: Red Burgundy Onions mid summer

Above: Harvested, now, it's time to Slice the smaller Pompeii White Onion for Dehydrating
Below: In the Bowl, the Onion to be Dehydrated. On the board and in the plastic cup, roots, skins and bits, to be composted

Above: Loaded onto trays for the dehydrator. The Key? try to get all pieces about as even as possible. AND,
an even, single layer of whatever you Dehydrate.
Below: After running for 4 hours, at 130ºF (55ºC), the onion bits are dried and ready for storing.

Below: 2 Big Bowls of onion sliced, and slivered, Dehydrates down to one small batch of about 8 ounces (225 grams)!

There are many reasons for me that prompted my gardens. CoVid made me realize, I needed to make sure I had my own source of food for my family and close friends. I am branching our, now to ensure a supply of not just some staples, but some of the other items I take for granted.

I like knowing that I am providing my own food for family and friends. I know what I use to grow the foods, and know that it is the ultimate locally grown!

And that makes me smile... better for the planet, better for my own family.

What are you doing to take good care of Mother Earth for Future Generations? What are you doing to take care of your family and friends?

Let me know below in the comments...

Show me your garden!
Leave me a comment, below...
and a link to your #GroVid22 garden!

It's time to take control of your own food supply,
your own health and your own lives.

The GroVid22 Challenge:
Grow Your OWN is not just a simple short challenge,
it's about taking control of your future!

Happy Gardening and Cheers,
BluefinStudios

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