Onions Have Mites Or Fungus

Question

3 years ago I had small white insects in the stalks of my onions and garlic. The stalks turned brown. The onions were ok for awhile , didn’t store well The base became soft. I blamed straw maybe having mites. Now 3 years later I am still having the same problem. I don’t see any insects. I have covered with protective cloth.

Answer 1

They need to be hardened off before storing. These articles should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/find-how-to-grow-onions-in-your-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/harvesting-onions.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/garlic/growing-garlic.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/storing-onions.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/garlic/how-to-store-garlic.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/onion-maggot-control.htm