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<b>Above: Red Beard Bunching Onion, Green Onion, Pompeii White Onion, dehydrated</b>

<center><b><i>After the Harvest, it's time for some Food Prep!</i></b></center><br><br>

Last February, I planted flats and flats of Onions: Red Beard Bunching, White Sweet Spanish, Ruby Red Long Day, Red Burgundy, Pompeii White and Utah Yellow Onion. Looking forward, I knew I would harvest a lot of onion, and dry them for saving, and also, Dehydrate some onion for saving. The DeHydrating idea came from @shadowspub a year ago or so!

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<center><b>Above: Onion Seeds, for sowing<br>Below: Onions germinating a month or so later.</b></center><br>

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<b>Below: Red Burgundy Onions mid summer</b></center><br>

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<center><b>Above: Harvested, now, it's time to Slice the smaller Pompeii White Onion for Dehydrating<br>Below: In the Bowl, the Onion to be Dehydrated. On the board and in the plastic cup, roots, skins and bits, to be composted</b></center><br>

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<center><b>Above: Loaded onto trays for the dehydrator. The Key? try to get all pieces about as even as possible. AND, <br>an even, single layer of whatever you Dehydrate.<br>Below: After running for 4 hours, at 130ºF  (55ºC), the onion bits are dried and ready for storing.</b></center><br>

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Below: 2 Big Bowls of onion sliced, and slivered, Dehydrates down to one small batch of about 8 ounces (225 grams)!</b></center><br>

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<div class="text-justify">There are many reasons for me that prompted my gardens. CoVid made me realize, I needed to make sure I had my own source of food for my family and close friends. I am branching our, now to ensure a supply of not just some staples, but some of the other items I take for granted.<br><br>
I like knowing that I am providing my own food for family and friends. I know what I use to grow the foods, and know that it is the ultimate <i>locally grown!<br><br>
And that makes me smile... better for the planet, better for my own family.</i><br><br></div>

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<br><br><div class="text-justify">What are you doing to take good care of Mother Earth for Future Generations? What are you doing to take care of your family and friends?<br><br>

Let me know below in the comments...</div>
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<center>***Show me your garden! <br>Leave me a comment, below... <br>and a link to your #GroVid22 garden!***</center></div>

<center>https://images.weku.io:8234/DQmUSJ6Dp99Sy9vJ2Xm8zVhiFuaiwPV2LJ6Rr7otnhiTF98/ironpagebreak.png</center><center> **It's time to take control of your own food supply, <br>your own health and your own lives. <br><br>The GroVid22 Challenge: <br>Grow Your OWN is not just a simple short challenge, <br>it's about taking control of your future!**</center>

<center>Happy Gardening and Cheers,
<b>BluefinStudios</b></center>

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