Category: Vegetables

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” […]

The ‘onion’ is actually the modified underground stem of the plant called bulb. But other parts like leaves or the scape(cylindrical green part bearing flower) are also edible. Sometimes the whole young onion plant is used in cooking sold as ‘green onion’ , ‘spring onion’ or ‘scallion’ . Is onion a root or a stem? […]

Onions are a cool-season crop and can stand temperatures well below freezing. They may be planted from seeds, from small bulbs called sets, or from transplants. Seeding costs the least but takes longer before onions are ready. When seeding onions for bulbs, plant them ¼ inch deep during October through December. How does onion grow […]

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 […]

The bulb of the onion plant grows underground while the onion tops grow above the ground. The onion bulbs are used in numerous culinary dishes for their flavor and taste. Does onion grow above the earth’s surface? Explanation: The bulb of the onion grows underground, but the onion tops grow above ground. Gardeners harvest yellow […]

Most onion cultivars are about 89% water, 9% carbohydrates (including 4% sugar and 2% dietary fibre), 1% protein, and negligible fat (table). Onions contain low amounts of essential nutrients and have an energy value of 166 kJ (40 kilocalories) in a 100 g (3.5 oz) amount. What are the chemicals in onions? Onion has plentiful […]

You can plant onion seeds or plant onion sets. Onion sets are small onion bulbs that can be planted and grown into full-sized bulbs after a few months. If planting onion sets, you can bury them one inch under the soil in your vegetable garden, two to six inches apart. How long do onions take […]

When the shoots are or four or five inches long, you can plant them in the ground or a pot filled with good quality potting soil. Repotting is important because if you just keep the root ends in the jar, they will produce green shoots for a while but the plant will weaken eventually and […]

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. When the heads are completely dry, shake them vigorously within the bag to release the seeds. Are there seeds in onions? A culinary staple, onions […]

ANSWER: This happens often. We’ve all come across onions that have hung around a bit too long. And that green sprout is one indication that the onion is old. (Note: When you buy loose onions, there’s no best-by or use-by date.) Is it OK to eat an onion that is green? Genetics might make a […]

Onion seeds are not usually difficult to grow or to collect. The only thing to keep in mind is that onions are a biennial, meaning that they seed once every two years. By growing and saving your own onion seeds, you can develop a healthy reserve of seeds for next year’s garden, for eating directly, […]

An onion actually is actually an underground stem which is a bulb. Basically, the bulb is characterized under the stem. So it is the stem. What part of the onion grows? Peel off the papery outer layer from the cut end. Then, fill a small glass or jar with water, and rest the cut end […]

Indian onions has two crop cycles, first harvesting starts in November to January and the second harvesting from January to May. The onion is a hardy cool-season biennial but usually grown as annual crop. The onion has narrow, hollow leaves and a base which enlarges to form a bulb. What is the season for onion? […]

Step 1: Prepare the Seeds. Step 2: Demarcate Space to Grow the Plant & get the Soil Ready. Step 3: Keep an Eye on the Tray. Step 4: Ensure the Saplings Are Sown in Rows. Step 5: The Crop Will Be Ready for Harvest in Four to Five Months. Step 6: Once Harvested, Pile the […]