Green onions are also called scallions, bunching onions, or sometimes spring onions, depending on the type of onion and in what part of the world you live. They are a deliciously versatile option for all kinds of recipes, and easy to grow, harvest, and preserve. Growing green onions I nev...
be ready to harvest in late summer and early autumn. Autumn-planted onions will be ready to harvest from early to mid-summer. Once the foliage starts to yellow and topple over, the bulbs are ready to be harvested. Use a fork to lift them carefully, taking care not to bruise the bulbs...
My Walla Walla sweet onions are ready for harvest, but that doesn’t mean they are quite ready for storage. Onions require a period to “cure” before you can store them away for the winter. The curing process ensures that each onion develops a tight, dry, papery outer wrapper that locks...
Tree onions are one of the first plants to emerge in spring. If you planted in fall, you can harvest the green onions starting in the spring when the tops grow to about 8 inches tall. Simply loosen the soil around and under the bulbs and pull the plant out. Alternatively, if you don...
How to Plant and Grow Onions How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Shallots Onions grown for their green stems are also called green onions, spring onions, and scallions. (The terms are often used interchangeably.) Bulb-forming onions can be harvested early as green onions. But not all green or...
Onions are great crops to grow because you can harvest them whenever you want—thin the seedlings and use them like scallions or wait until the plants stop growing for mature onions. But how do you know when an onion plant stops growing? That’s a good question; just read on for the an...
When it comes time to harvest your onions, you’ll know they’re ready when the tops begin to turn yellow and fall over. Sweet Onions: Sweet onions, such as Walla Walla and Vidalia, have a mild, sweet flavor and are often eaten raw. They can be grown from seed the same way as...
Garlic is easy to grow but it's important to harvest, cure and store it well if it is to remain in good condition until you want to use it.
Grow carrots in the cool time of the year—spring and autumn. To grow carrots with straight roots, plant in loose soil free of pebbles, stones, or other obstructions. For a continuous harvest, sow carrots in succession every two weeks up until mid-summer. Later sowings may not mature bef...
Storage onions like Copra are drier and higher in the sulphurous compounds that give onions their punch. Lower moisture and higher pungency mean longer-keeping potential. A tight, small neck and close, protective skins help keeping onions dry and cure well, and limit the potential for rot in ...