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...
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...
As your onion plants grow, make sure to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Fertilize your plants with a balanced fertilizer about once a month. Harvest and store your onions: When it comes time to harvest your onions, you’ll know they’re ready when the tops begin to turn yell...
Egyptian walking onion stems ready for eating, source Kusabana Photo Studio How to Harvest Tree Onions There are three stages to harvesting tree onions: 1) the green stems, 2) the topset bulbs and 3) the underground bulbs. To get the most out of your growing season you should have many...
Onions grow best in air temperatures of 55° to 75°F (13-24°C) Temperatures greater than 85°F (29°C) can cause soft, gray, watery bulbs. Plant onion sets (small bulblets) 3 to 4 months before the time you want to harvest mature bulbs; plant sets 3 to 4 weeks before you ...
Onions are a bit different than most vegetables the casual gardener will encounter. First, they are oddly finicky about daylight length. Second, they can be grown as a fresh eating vegetable or a storage vegetable. Third, there are enough onion varieties to bog down even the most decisive gar...
When the plants start to yellow then it is the right time to harvest the bulb onions. The ripening process can be induced by breaking the tops of the onions. It is best to harvest the onions prior to producing flower stalks. On the other hand, you can only harvest the green onion as...
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an extremely effective cultivation method of welsh onion capable of harvesting not only in spring that is the ordinary harvest season but also in off-season such as autumn and winter. SOLUTION: In the planting of welsh onion, this method plants the bulbs of ...
When to plant onions Some onion varieties can be planted in autumn for an early summer harvest, but the bulbs may rot in heavy, wet soils. The best time to plant onion sets is in early to mid-spring. Onions need a rich, fertile neutral or alkaline soil in full sun. To prepare the ...
Harvest immediately or cover with row cover or a cold frame to extend their season. Too Much or Not Enough Water The watering dance can be a delicate process. Too little water will result in dried out, crispy leaves while too much can result in a soggy onion with limp leaves. Keep in ...