Onions grow best in bulbs with full sun and light, well-drained soil with a pH between 6-7. Soil that is too acidic or alkaline will cause slow growth and late maturity. Onions are heavy feeders that require fertile soil with plenty of organic matter. Onions need abundant potassium and ph...
Some plants such as asparagus, garlic, horseradish, onions, potatoes, rhubarb, shallots and sweet potatoes are not started from seed but rather from bulb, slips or root divisions. Indoor Seed Starting Tips Always usesoil-less mediumto start seeds indoors. Outdoor soils contain pathogens that can...
The third and final option for what to start your seeds in are thefoil lasagna pans. They are very inexpensive and usually come with lids. When starting plants in the lasagna pans, it is called making a “cake.” We usually start our onions in these pans, so we make “onion cakes.”...
I like to start my cold season vegetable crops in February. Some cold season veggies I have winter sown with success, are all the brassicas (kale, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, etc), greens such as chard, spinach and lettuce as well as root veggies and onions. Then by late March they...
Once you feel confident and comfortable with your gardening prowess, you can then start growing more delicate and demanding veggies like cauliflowers, brussels sprouts, onions, cabbage, and artichokes. From there on out, you can go with culinary gardening and plant what you use most in the kitc...
Remember to save seeds from your family’s favorite fruits and vegetables for planting in your seasonal garden. You can do seed starting early in the season, indoors. Then plant the young plants outside according to your hardiness zone. But, ifyou’re going to buy them, it’s best to fi...