As Georgia Vidalia onion producers plant next year’s crop, they are transplanting the onions, or physically placing the plants into a hole dug in the ground. Farmers may soon be using a new method ...
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Growing onions from seed is budget-friendly and easier than you think.
With spring here, it’s time to think about planting in home gardens. In Iowa, onions are a popular garden product, but they do require some special conditions and care to get optimal results. Here are ...
Learn how to ensure a successful onion harvest. Kerin is an expert sustainable farming writer who has worked with food-related nonprofits and has taught a high school Farm to Form program. In addition ...
Growing onion sets is often favoured over seeds as they can be planted directly outdoors, and some are even heat-treated to prevent them from bolting and ruining the harvest. As with many bulbs, there ...
Growing onions from seed takes a bit more planning than planting onion sets, but it has a lot of perks. Not only are onion seeds more affordable than onion sets, but you can also grow a wider variety ...