Braiding onions for storage

Learning how to braid onions is fun, easy and very functional! Braiding them allows for great airflow (reducing the risk of them rotting or getting moldy) and they are easy to hang for long-term storage. No need for storage bins! #braidonions #onionbraids #braidingonions #howtobraidonions #onionstorage #storingonions #onioncuring

Homegrown onions come in more varieties and taste better than anything you’ll find at the store. Learn how to grow your own now on Gardener’s Path.

Learning how to store onions the RIGHT way can help preserve your onions for long-term storage, and lets you easily grab one onion at a time.

by Matt Gibson Ever seen a dozen or so onions braided together in a natural chain hanging in your grandmother’s kitchen? The practice of braiding (or plaiting) onions for long-term storage dates back to the pioneer days, and is actually a wonderful way to store onions that you are not planning on using immediately. The […]

Have you heard of braiding onions? It’s sort of like French braiding hair: take a dozen or so onions that still have their stalks attached, and, starting with three, gradually work more in as you go. The result is a beautiful, natural chain of onions that can be hung in your kitchen and taken from as needed. Braided onions aren’t just aesthetically pleasing; the technique of braiding and hanging them provides better air circulation around the onions than storing in a bin.

A really easy to follow tutorial on how to braid garlic (or onions) with step by step instructions and video. If you can french braid you can braid garlic.

Ready to hang and store your onion crop? This video tutorial will show you how to hang onions for storage in the easiest and quickest way!

BRE ELLIS on Instagram: "Wanted to give you guys a quick tutorial of how I strung up my onions in today vlog that went live! Do you prefer to string up or braid your onion harvests?! 🧅 Link to vlog is in bio! I share some fall planting, onion storage, baking, resetting my worm bin and more! #backyardgarden #backyardhomestead #preservetheharvest #onions #onionstorage #homegrownfood #gardening #growyourown #gardentips #preservation"

Braiding onions together is a simple and easy method to store your harvest. You can enjoy home grown onions all winter long!

We used to keep our harvested onions in a drawer out on the side porch. The only problems with that were--no quick access and limited monitoring for...