How to Grow Onions
Onions can be grown from seed or sets (small bulbs). Sets are more costly, and there is a smaller range of cultivars available, but they are quick, reliable and a good choice for beginners.
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When to Start: Early spring
At Their Best: Midsummer
Time to Complete: 1 hour
Materials Needed:
- onion sets
- spade
- rake
- string line
Plant Sets
Locate a planting site with excellent drainage. Stretch a line of string between two pegs to make a straight row. Use a rake to form a shallow furrow, and plant the sets 6 inches apart, with the tips protruding. Weed regularly, and water during dry spells.
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Onions are ready for harvesting in midsummer, when the leaves turn yellow and fold over. Lift them and place in a cool, airy place to dry out for a couple of weeks. Use any with thick necks right away, and store the others for later.
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