My onions are really hard and crunchy..

[gavinjconway]

My onions this year are really hard and crunchy.. What could have caused it?

I planted them beginning of march after I dug in manure (fresh horse manure mixed with lots of shavings), a sprinkle of chicken pellets and a dash of growmore. I sort of top dressed with some ash half way through the growing season thinking they needed it but found out they dont!! .. Even when they were youngish they were hard.. I grew 7 varieties and they all seem the same..

I have done the same every year in my roof top garden in the tubs and never had this - There is nothing wrong with a crunchy onion and I'm sure they will keep extra long like this.. Just confused..

[gavinjconway]

[Jayb]

I've not had that, perhaps the variety? or how the weather has been this year? I know I've quite a few that are really hot and strong, real stinkers to prepare 

[gavinjconway]

I've not had that, perhaps the variety? or how the weather has been this year? I know I've quite a few that are really hot and strong, real stinkers to prepare 

Yes JayB - real tear jerkers.. !! I planted 7 varieties and ll seem the same.. so I'll blame it on the weather!!