Author: Lorraine Wade

When answering the question about whether onions grow underground, the answer is ambiguous. The bulb of the onion grows underground, but the onion tops grow above ground. Gardeners harvest yellow onions and red onions for their bulbs, which would be underground. Does onion grow underground? Onions are biennials and require two seasons to complete their […]

What Does Onion Colour look like? Deriving its name from the colour of onion skin (purplish-red, light pink or pinkish-purple) you’ll sometimes hear people use the term ‘onion purple’, ‘onion pink’ and ‘onion red’ when shopping for aso-ebi in this colour. Why is it called red onion when it’s purple? And just as so-called “blue” […]

So, is onion a stem or a root? Technically, onion is not a root, and it’s not a stem either. It’s a tunicated bulb, a type of a modified stem, where the fleshy leaves store food and transfer this food to other parts of the plant when necessary. Is onion modified root or stem? Onion […]

You can plant onion sets without soaking them, but soaked onions will sprout more quickly. You can also soak onion seed before planting to encourage germination. Soaking the sets in compost tea will give them added nutrition and protection from disease. How long do you soak onion sets before planting? 24 hoursWhat is this? Put […]

Is onion fruit or root? The onion plant (Allium cepa) is a member of the lily family. It’s commonly thought of as a fruit because of its yellow flowers, which are actually modified leaves. It can be used as a vegetable, but the “fruit” is actually a bulb that stores food in underground tissue. Is […]

Background. Onion extracts have been shown in vitro to accelerate wound healing. Results from clinical studies on surgical scars in Caucasians were disappointing. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of onion extract gel in improving the cosmetic and symptoms of surgical scars in Asians. Can I apply onion on my skin? […]

7 Clever Uses for Onions. Slice an onion to shine cutlery, clean grills, overcome paint smells, and perform other non-cooking miracles. Onions are great for sauteing, but the vegetable also is a cheap and effective green cleaner, mosquito repellent, and deodorizer — just a few non-cooking jobs onions can do. What else can you use […]

Cooked onions give dishes a rich umami flavor and a subtle sweetness — you don’t always know onions are there once the dish has been spiced and sauced, but you’d definitely miss them. Garlic is also important to these base flavors, and since it shares so many similarities to onions, we talk about them at […]

Now it’s time to plant your onion sprouts. Onion plants don’t need to be buried very deep. You should plant the seedlings just 1″ into the ground and space them at least 4″ apart so the bulbs have room to grow. What is this? Planted onion sprouts will take about 3 weeks to look perky. […]

You’ll know it’s time for harvesting onion seeds when the umbrels or flowering heads begin turning brown. Carefully clip the stalks a few inches (8 cm.) below the head and place them in a paper bag. Set the bag in a cool, dry place for several weeks. How long does it take to grow onions […]

Onions are a frost hardy vegetable that can be started indoors from seed about six weeks before the last frost. Onion sets, however, offer a considerable head start on the season since they can be planted out in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. What is the last frost […]

Spring onions need to be well watered throughout their growth. This is because of their short root length. By keeping them well watered, you sustain them to ensure they produce the best quality crops. Even during cold but dry periods throughout winter. Do spring onions grow better in soil or water? Spring onions prefer a […]

It’s easy to recognise a bolting onion. The plant shoots up a solid stem and a flower pod appears at the top. This soon produces a globe-like flower and, shortly after pollination, seeds form. Can I eat onions that have bolted? Dig up any onions that produce a flower stem. Once they start to set […]