Tag: Onion

Sets are readily available in early spring and late summer in garden centres and from online suppliers. They are usually planted in spring, from mid-March to mid-April. Some cultivars are suitable for planting in October to mid March – these are less sensitive to cold, which would otherwise cause bolting. Is it too late to […]

A: To answer your second questions first, it is not too late to plant onions if you plant them from sets. It is best to plant onions in September as you will get larger onions at harvest time but you should still get a harvest of medium sized onions if you plant now. How late […]

In spring, plant onion sets outdoors as soon as the ground can be worked, usually in late March or April, when temperatures are no longer likely to dip below 28°F (-2°C). In spring, start onion seeds indoors about 6 weeks before transplanting to the ground (once the soil is at least 50°F). How early can […]

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. When growing onions from seeds instead of bulbs, germination rates hover around 70%. Five to eight seeds per hole are recommended, raising your per-hole germination rate well beyond 100%. Better still, you won’t need to thin your onions if more than one sprouts. How many onion seeds do you plant per hole? 4-8 seedsDecide […]

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. […]

The answer is yes! The onion and garlic might get a little mushy after they sprout, but they are not poisonous or toxic and won’t harm you. Especially if the roots and shoots are still small, they are still perfectly good. Lots of people intentionally eat sprouts since they have more protein. Are onions still […]

You can grow onions from seed, transplants or small bulbs called “sets.” Plant onions early in spring. Soil for onions should be well-drained and high in organic matter. Onions are shallow-rooted and require constant moisture for proper growth. How deep should the soil be for onions? In terms of depth, we recommend placing your onions […]

Yes. Onions and garlic are both in the Allium family. That is partially why they are both high in sulfur compounds which is where a great deal of their flavor comes from. Is garlic and onion a good combination? “Incorporating some garlic and onions into your everyday cooking routine is not only going to be […]

Garlic should be added with the onions towards the end. Aside from that, the ideal time to cookto cookA cuisine is a style of cooking characterized by distinctive ingredients, techniques and dishes, and usually associated with a specific culture or geographic region. Regional food preparation techniques, customs and ingredients often combine to create dishes unique […]

Wind, sun stress, excess soil salts, and other environmental factors can cause onion tip burn. There may also be soil pathogens or even a lack of an important nutrient. Given all the potential causes of browning, dry tip foliage, it can be hard to decide what is affecting the plant. Why are my onions dying […]

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 […]

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 […]

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? […]

From afar, Love Onion looks like just another dirty root vegetable. But slice that baby open and you’ll find a loving heart surrounded by an emotional support system of vitamin C, calcium and iron. And that’s a fact. What does it mean when you love onions? We develop cravings because when we eat something that […]

As they grow, the plants produce a tuft of leaves above ground as a bulb develops underground. A bulbless onion can still be harvested for its greens, but if your goal is a crop of fully developed onions, you’ll need to make sure you have the correct variety and proper growing conditions. Why do my […]

The onion (Allium cepa L., from Latin cepa meaning “onion”), also known as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable that is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. Is a onion a bulb? A well-known example is an onion. Bulbs are often described as tunicate or non-tunicate based on their […]

“In normal conditions, an acre of land should yield around 12 quintals of onion on my land. How many onions do you get per acre? Growers generally plant 75,000 to 120,000 onions per acre in single rows with 2 inches between plants in the row and 24 inches between rows. For large sweet or Spanish […]

How to Plant Onions Bury onion sets 2 to 6 inches apart, gently pressing them into loose soil no more than 1 inch deep. Space transplants 4 to 5 inches apart and rows 12 to 18 inches apart. Set the bulbs with the point end up. Mulch with straw between rows to help retain moisture […]

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 […]