Many years ago, I figured out how to plant an onion that has sprouted in my garden to grow a brand new onion. Thousands of people have followed this tutorial to do the same. Of course, you can grow your own onions from seed, get onion seedlings from your local garden center or go t...
I think the sets perform best in my garden. They are easy to plant and will be as big as an orange in a few months. You may need to take a drive into the country to find onion sets. I have only found them for sale at country stores, farm stores and rural stores. They can usua...
Onion sets are immature bulbs that were grown from seed that was planted in mid-summer of the previous year. The partially-grown bulbs are pulled from the soil in the fall and stored in a dormant state through the winter to be replanted the following spring. Many gardeners plant onions fro...
If an onion gets too many hours of daylight, it will begin to bulb before it is very big; if it gets too few hours, it might never even produce a bulb, so planting times may be critical... plant early! The soil should remain reasonably moist, so mulching is advisable. Search The...
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 want to harvest green onions. Onion seeds are best started indoors: start seeds 4 to 6 weeks before the average last frost date in spring and transplant...
We’ve assembled everything you need to know abouthow and when to plant shallots in the garden, including the technique and timing for both growing shallot sets and starting them from seed. Zebrune Shallot Onion Seeds Sweet and Mild Flavor Profile ...
In fact, growing onions from seeds can give you a wider variety of onion types to choose from than if you were to plant onion sets or bulbs. When it comes to choosing a variety of onions to grow, you’ll want to consider whether you want a sweet onion or a more pungent variety. ...
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You can use a widger to separate a clump and plant those directly into the garden. We recommend planting your clumps six inches apart. Green onions can be transplanted outdoors two to four weeks before your last frost. If you’re direct seeding outside, ensure that your soil temperature ...
An eco-friendly yard doesn't have to be overrun by weeds and pests. There are ways to keep them both in check.