So what to cry about?
I am going to be at the greenhouse today, planting, getting ready for OPEN HOUSE which starts next Friday the 22nd. If you are looking for potatoes, onion sets, onion plants, shallots and bulk garden seed you can stop and see me. I am working on old perennials that I wintered over, moving plants out to make room for more planting. It is all work in progress. I know you want to plant in the garden, but the soil temperature is still in the 40's so have to be patient about what you plant.
So What’s There to Cry About? As Onions grow, they absorb all sorts of minerals from the soil, but they are particularly good at absorbing sulfur. It’s these sulfurous compounds that bring tears to our eyes, and that give Onions their amazing depth of flavor. The more pungent the Onion, the more sulfurous compounds it contains. That’s why a “sweet” Onion draws fewer tears than a standard cooking Onion. Lucky for us, those same sulfurous compounds are also good for our health. Research shows Onions contain notable antioxidants, immune system boosters and detoxifiers. Beyond their restorative goodness, they are delicious in an infinite repertoire of recipes and preparations. What more could you ask of a little Onion claimed from the soil? Interesting fact about ONIONS...till next time, This is Becky Litterer from Becky's Greenhouse, Dougherty, Iowa
So What’s There to Cry About? As Onions grow, they absorb all sorts of minerals from the soil, but they are particularly good at absorbing sulfur. It’s these sulfurous compounds that bring tears to our eyes, and that give Onions their amazing depth of flavor. The more pungent the Onion, the more sulfurous compounds it contains. That’s why a “sweet” Onion draws fewer tears than a standard cooking Onion. Lucky for us, those same sulfurous compounds are also good for our health. Research shows Onions contain notable antioxidants, immune system boosters and detoxifiers. Beyond their restorative goodness, they are delicious in an infinite repertoire of recipes and preparations. What more could you ask of a little Onion claimed from the soil? Interesting fact about ONIONS...till next time, This is Becky Litterer from Becky's Greenhouse, Dougherty, Iowa
