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It's also necessary to store and handle the cut onions properly to further reduce the risk of bacterial contamination. Cutting Onions Ahead of Time Cutting onions the day before you need them is safe when you take the proper precautions.
Pungent onions that will be stored for the winter need to be cured for two to four weeks. Leave them spread out in a single layer. Warm (75-80 degrees F), dry and breezy is ideal. As the onions are curing, their necks will gradually wither and the papery skins will tighten around the bulbs. Once the necks are completely tight and dry, and the stems contain no moisture, you can use scissors to trim the roots off the bottom of each bulb.