On 12 October 2004 00:55, robert m. osyer wrote: > Sigurd : when did onions first become common in Orkney ? Not until the early eighteenth century, although prior to that it is noted they were "being grown <in gardens> but not used" -- Sigurd Towrie Blackhall - Kirbister - Stromness - Orkney Heritage of Orkney: www.orkneyjar.com Home: sigurd@orkneyjar.com Work: sigurd.towrie@orcadian.co.uk