How will I know when to harvest my onions?

[smeagal]

I planted my heat treated Sturon onions in early April and the tops are now starting to fold over.
With all the rain forcast for the South Coast should I pull them now and dry them in the shed?
Also my garlic bulbs are at about the same. Should I pull them and store them as well?
Many Thanks.
Smeag

[bantiekeeper]

Wait for them all to turn yellow and topple over. Leave them for a couple of weeks then carefully lift with a fork on a dry day. Onions not for immediate use need to be dried. Spread them out on sacking or wire trays. Outside if sunny inside if wet. This takes 7-21 days. all damaged, soft and thick necked onions should be put aside for kitchen use. The rest can be stored.

[smeagal]

Originally Posted by bantiekeeper

Wait for them all to turn yellow and topple over. Leave them for a couple of weeks then carefully lift with a fork on a dry day. Onions not for immediate use need to be dried. Spread them out on sacking or wire trays. Outside if sunny inside if wet. This takes 7-21 days. all damaged, soft and thick necked onions should be put aside for kitchen use. The rest can be stored.

Many thanks I was unsure.
Does that relate to the garlic as well?

[bantiekeeper]

Hi Smeag,
I personally have not grown garlic so cannot help. But I am sure someone will be along shortly to advise you!