My spring onion keeps growing upward, and one stalk has started flowering. Does that mean something is wrong, and can I still eat it?
Is my spring onion okay if it’s flowering?
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That sounds like bolting, not necessarily a sign that the plant is unhealthy. It’s shifting into flowering. You can still harvest and eat it, though the stalk may be a little tougher than before.
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If you want to keep the plant focused on leafy growth, you can snip off the flower stalk. If you’re curious to see the bloom or let it set seed, you can leave it. Either way, the existing stalk is usable.
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Nothing to panic about. Spring onions are pretty forgiving. I’d just use the thicker or flowering stalk soon, since it may get less tender, and keep harvesting the greens as you need them.
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