Onions are easy to grow on your patio.

Growing onions can be confusing. Should you plant short-day, intermediate, or long-day types and start with seeds, set or plants? Planting the right variety at the right time is essential for a good ...

With spring upon us, it’s time to think about planting in home gardens. In Iowa, onions are a popular addition to the vegetable garden as they are easy to grow and take up little space. In this ...

Onions can be a great vegetable for backyard and container gardens. They take up minimal space, and are relatively forgiving for beginners; plus, they attract few pests. They also make excellent ...

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GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Planting onions is probably on your to-do list in the late winter or early spring. Many folks start onion seeds in January or plant onion sets outdoors in the early spring. But ...

Vegetables usually planted in September include broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, Swiss chard and collards as transplants while lettuce, beets, radishes, turnips and rutabagas are ...

Onions can be planted on a commercial or small scale. Under good management, 20-25 tonnes can be realised from one acre. All you need is suitable soil. Well-drained sandy or loam soil with a pH range ...