Tag: Onions

1 to 1 1/2 inches deep. Onion varieties are available when purchasing plants. Select healthy green transplants and plant them 1 to 1 1/2 inches deep in rows 12 to 15 inches apart. To produce large, dry onions, place the plants 2 to 3 inches apart. Plant them as soon as the ground can be […]

Onions are hardy plants and easy to grow inside. Green onions, or scallions, are popular with indoor and casual gardeners because of how easily they grow. Bulb onions require a little more space than scallions but can be grown in pots, containers, and even plastic water bottles. Can you grow onions indoors all year round? […]

Although they only feed on insects, they can still damage the roots and bulbs and leave plants exposed for other animals to eat. Some good plants for repelling or deterring moles are Chives, garlic, leeks, onions, and shallots. What animals will eat onions? Various animals love to eat onions. The most common include squirrels, rabbits, […]

In our test, a medium onion yielded around 2 cups of diced onions, while a large onion yielded 3 cups of the same sized dice. Of course, your mileage may vary, and there are variables to consider. How many medium onions equal a large onion? 2-3 medium onions make a pound. 1 large onion will […]

So, what is going on? Onions have a unique chemistry with molecules that contain a whole lot of sulphuric compounds. Sulphur is responsible for those pesky tears that pop up anytime you chop an onion, but it is also responsible for flavor and odor. The scientific name for this group of compounds is thiosulfinates. Why […]

Onions are vegetarian, in the sense that they’re not made with animals or animal by-products. According to Wikipedia, “Strict Jains don’t eat root vegetables such as potatoes, onions, roots and tubers, because such root vegetables are considered ananthkay. Why is onion not vegetarian? Originally Answered: Why are onion and garlic considered non-vegetarian by some Hindus? […]

As mentioned above, onions contain sulfur compounds that help fight mucus and promote the expulsion of mucus from your airways. Onion is considered to be the most powerful natural antibiotics, which can fight off both viral and bacterial infections, and ease the symptoms of sore throat. Are onions good when you’re sick? As for onions, […]

Though the amount of publications corroborating the idea that onions can cause irregular heart rhythm is limited, the anecdotal evidence is everywhere. Despite this anecdotal evidence many doctors and publications recommend eating onions and garlic as part of a heart healthy diet to prevent arrhythmias. What foods cause heart palpitations? What foods can cause heart […]

Aside from alcohol, some Buddhists avoid consuming strong-smelling plants, specifically garlic, onion, chives, leeks, and shallots, as these vegetables are thought to increase sexual desire when eaten cooked and anger when eaten raw ( 3 ). What foods are forbidden in Buddhism? Food is prepared as a spiritual exercise with attention to balance, harmony, and […]

The best way to obtain an “immunity” is to use an extremely sharp knife. I’ve probably cut 3000 onions over the past few years and only twice have I even slightly teared up, and that is when I was cooking at my mothers with god awful knives. Also, never use a serated knife with an […]

If the basic tear secretion is below normal, excess tears are produced by one of the tear glands in response to irritation. This is much like the tears you get when cutting onions. Even though the eye is basically dry, overflow tearing can occur, masking the dryness which caused the tears in the first place! […]

about two to five days. “It is not that onions take longer to digest, it’s that they have compounds in them that can be difficult to digest,” she says. On average, the entire digestive process takes about two to five days from the time you swallow to the time something leaves your body, according to […]

“It is not that onions take longer to digest, it’s that they have compounds in them that can be difficult to digest,” she says. On average, the entire digestive process takes about two to five days from the time you swallow to the time something leaves your body, according to the Mayo Clinic. How do […]

We use onions in almost every dish and yet, we are completely unaware of the potential that this humble yet powerful vegetable has for weight loss. Onions are a source of soluble fibre, which makes it a powerful prebiotic food. It ensures a healthy gut, which is crucial for weight loss and belly fat loss. […]

How to Cure Onions. As for full-season onions with good storage potential, commercial onions are typically cured at very warm temperatures for six weeks, and then gradually cooled down to refrigerator temperatures. How do you know when an onion is cured? Onions are finished curing when their outer skins turn papery, the foliage at the […]

8 onions. A 5-‐gallon bucket works fine for growing 6 or 8 onions. A large planter box works great, or even a plastic tub. Be sure your container has good drainage holes and try to elevate it a little bit off the ground. How do you plant onion sets in a 5 gallon bucket? The […]

Should I pull the dirt back from the onion when it starts to bulb? The bulbing process is gradual, and there’s no reason to pull dirt away as long as you keep the soil loose. In fact, pulling the dirt away can cause sunscalding (sunburn) of the onion skin. How do you remove dirt from […]

Placing the onion in the freezer for at least 15 minutes prevents the lachrymatory-factor synthase from converting the sulfenic acid present inside onion cells into its gaseous form. When the gas wafts into your eyes, this causes irritation which triggers the lacrimal ducts to release tears. Do onion make you cry? Onions produce the chemical […]

You can plant onions from now until January for harvest from May through July, depending on the variety. Onions can be planted as seedlings from six-packs, transplants (available at local nurseries now or soon), or sets (baby onions). Can onion sets be planted in January? Although seed is available, sets are the easiest and quickest […]

11 Companion Plants to Grow With Onions Cabbage. Onions will generally work best with Brassicas, members of the cabbage family. Chamomile. Summer savory. Carrots. Leeks. Beets. Lettuce. Strawberries. What should not be planted with onions? Bad Companion Plants for Onions All varieties of peas and beans can be detrimental to onions. The same goes for […]