Can’t grow good onions? Might be the soil. Here’s a detailed list setting out 10 signs your soil is no good for growing onions. First, check the soil’s texture. If it’s too sandy or too heavy with clay, it can be difficult for onions to grow properly. Onions prefer a loose, well-draining soil that’s rich …
For a stew, salad, or soup, onions are a must in every kitchen, and nothing beats its freshness when it comes from your garden. Many people run at the thought of planting onions, but today you will learn that nothing is easier and more satisfying. Resources: How to plant onions in containers
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Growing onions is surprisingly a profitable business. They are easy to grow, and require little care. They are one of the most profitable vegetables to grow, because they fetch a high market price. There’s a lot that goes into growing onions for profit, even if you do so on a small scale. Before the planting …
The first year I grew onions in my garden, they didn’t do very well. I was disappointed when I harvested them. I vowed that the next year, I would have big beautiful onions, and set out to figure out where I went wrong. It turns out the answer was simple. I hadn’t properly prepared my …
With any plant growing in your garden, onions are subject to a number of pests. While onions deter some insects and larger pests like deer and mice, some persistent pests will still attempt to wreak havoc on your onion patch. So how can you tell when pests are harming your onions before the damage is …
Onions are a great addition to any garden as there are dozens of flavorful varieties to choose from, and they are super easy to grow. Growing onions is a particular favorite among novice gardeners because of how low maintenance they are, and how little space and water they need to succeed. However, things can go …
Coffee grounds are a good fertilizer for onions. They’re rich in nitrogen and phosphorous, both of which help onions grow. You can use the coffee grounds straight from your pot, or you can compost them first. If you compost them first, you’ll get more nutrients out of them. To use coffee grounds to fertilize your …
What is a kitchen without onions? Not a really good one, in my humble but honest opinion. You just can’t cook properly without onions and growing them at home is the best way to make the most of these flavorful bulbs. There aren’t many different ways to grow onions, but it’s still possible to take …
Because onion bulbs grow beneath the soil, it can be difficult to determine when your onions are ready for harvest without uprooting them. That is if you are unaware of what other signs to look for. Harvesting your onions too late or too early comes with a number of issues as well, so it’s important …
Onions are enjoyed by many gardeners as they are super easy to grow, don’t require constant care, and there are literally hundreds of varieties to choose from. However, with onions taking up to 6 months to maturate, they aren’t for the impatient gardener. Luckily, there are a number of ways you can speed up the …
Onions are a great addition to the garden as they are packed with flavor, super versatile, and relatively low maintenance to grow. Because onions don’t require a lot of care, they are great for beginners, however, sometimes we can overcompensate for low-effort crops by overwatering. Overwatering can be deadly to onion plants, and you could …
Onions are one of the first plants that many gardeners plant in their home vegetable gardens. They can grow in just about any environment, they naturally repel bugs and other pests, and it’s possible to harvest just about every part of the plant. There are several problems that onions can have, however. Fortunately, most issues …
If you’re a brand new gardener, you may be tearing up over the complicated process of deciding how close together or far apart to space your onions. Or you may be slicing onions to get yourself hyped for planting them–we won’t judge. Onions are a great crop for many different reasons. First of all, they …
I learned from grubbing in my parents’ vegetable garden when I was a kid that bugs are the scourge of the world. You have mosquitoes that target people. You have termites that target your house. In gardens, it’s mites, slugs, nematodes, and dozens more, plus animals. I also learned that gardens are a full-time job. …
Onions are one of the easiest vegetables to grow. They can grow in small pots indoors, or in the garden, they only require watering once a week, and they typically produce a pretty high yield without too much effort. They are a greater starter crop for gardening novices. Onions can be grown from sets or …
To plant your own onions is liberating, especially since it’s such an easy seed or vegetable to propagate. Use onion seeds, onion sets, or the ends of old onions to replant more fresh onions. I do this with my green onions all the time. You can double the yield on a single onion every single …
Many of us would love to have fresh onions in our lives, but with a small garden or no garden, we don’t see how to do it. The solution is to grow onions in containers. You can use onion growing pots to create a small space – indoors or out – to grow your own …
Onions come in many sizes, from tiny wild varieties to the massive sweet onions found in supermarkets. With the proper garden techniques, you can improve the yield and size of your harvest. Keep in mind different factors so you can plan ahead better when you’re planting your garden. This includes the time you have available, …
When you want to start growing vegetables indoors, onions are a natural and fun first choice. You may have even already grown onions in your home without even realizing it. Onions are easy to grow and an exciting addition to any meal when you know you grew them with your own hands. Onions are larger …
Onions are a cool season crop, growing from fall through winter. This means that the plants should be planted in pots at least by the middle of fall. Plants grown from seeds will need to be cultivated earlier, so that they can develop before being planted. Onions growing in pots need to be watered regularly, …
Almost every delicacy prepared must include spices and herbs as the basis for cooking. The high cost of obtaining natural herbs and spices makes it more favorable for people to plant instead of constantly buying them from stores. For instance, did you know that you can grow and quickly harvest various herbs and spices in …
Growing onions is a simple process because they actually thrive in cool weather. Onions are typically sown in the early part of the springtime and harvested in the late part of the summer. When it comes to growing onions, whether you begin with seeds, sets, or seedlings, there are a few best practices that may make …
Introducing the Chive Plant! Today we’re talking about chive plants. It can be so frustrating going to the grocery story, searching for those little plastic packets filled with bent chives only to find that half of them are browning. There is an easy solution to this problem: growing chives indoors in your own personal windowsill …
Green onions can be any type of onion that has been picked before it’s fully grown. These baby or immature onions are different from bulbing onions in both appearance and taste. What do Scallions Look Like? Green onions have a sleek linear shape with white or pale-green bulbs and long green tops. Both the bulb …