Considered one of the oldest cultivated plants, onions are thought to have originated in Central Asia. They have been cultivated for 5,000 years, but were likely consumed long before that because, ...

Onions are a cold-season crop, easy to grow because of their hardiness. I recommend using onion sets, which can be planted without worry of frost damage and have a higher success rate than direct seed ...

You don't need a big garden to grow delicious onions at home—a bright location, the right container, and well-draining soil is all it takes to yield flavorful results. Whether you have a small balcony ...

Onions take 16 to 24 weeks to grow, depending on whether you start from sets or seeds and which type of onion you plant based on your region. You’ll know they’re ready to harvest when the leaves ...

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 ...

Growing onions is certainly a rewarding gardening feat, but if you have limited space for containers only, be sure to choose the right variety.

Planting onions from small bulbs or "sets" is not the best way to grow large onions for storage. Plants grown from sets often begin blooming in mid-summer and stubbornly refuse to stop. Once that ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Why grow onions? Sure, they are cheap and plentiful in the grocery stores, but if you've never grown ...

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Now is a good time to plant onions in Napa Valley. Walla Walla, Red Torpedo and Red Burger are just some of the seedling varieties I have seen in local nurseries, and a variety of seeds and “sets” ...