While out harvesting the last of this season’s chili pequins, we got curious about the long green shoots from the ground. Having previously unearthed some tiny onions after moving the earth in preparation for the car port, we decided to investigate. Digging with our hands proved useless, we broke the greens before we were able to break the ground up enough to reach the bulbs. But once we employed the use of a spade, we were quickly able to unearth these tiny beauties. French Onion Soup for dinner!
They were very tiny, we decided to let them grow a little more before harvesting again, but whether or not they will get any bigger is yet to be seen. They are everywhere in the backyard, so even if we don’t get bigger onions, we still have a good smattering of them to keep us supplied with onions until we get some going in our garden.
If you think you’ve found wild onions, it’s good to do a little research before you consume them. There is a mildly toxic plant that resembles the edible onions, and may upset your stomach if too much is eaten, so it’s always best to do your homework!