Onions Growing Guide
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Planting Onions
- The onion belongs to the family of the garlic and shallot.
- These bulbs can be grown in almost any soil as long as it is well-drained and fertile.
- Plant them with the pointy end up about 3 cm (1 in) deep and 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in) apart.
- Water thoroughly after planting.
Growing Onions
- Weed regularly when plants start growing.
- Water as needed during active growth periods, but allow the soil to become dry between watering.
- All-purpose garden fertilizer applied at the beginning and middle of the growing season is effective.
- Attention! When flowers appear, cut them! Otherwise the plant will divert energy from building up the bulb.
Care Onions
- When the leaves turn yellow and die, remove the bulbs from the ground.
- To harvest, carefully lift the bulbs with a spade or a garden fork. Carefully brush off the soil and dry the plants for 2 to 3 weeks in a shaded area with good air circulation.
- Once the bulbs are dry, you can store them. Remove any dirt and trim off any roots or leaves.
Winterizing Onions
- Bulbs should be stored in a cool 5 °C (40 °F), dark and dry place.
- During the winter months you should check your stored bulbs regularly and promptly use any that show signs of sprouting.
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