Knowing when and how to harvest onions helps you get the best flavor and longer storage life. Onions are ready to harvest when their green tops turn yellow and naturally fall over at the neck. Let ...

A row of onions planted in a garden while a woman rakes them. - Natali Ximich/Shutterstock For many gardeners, the anticipation of harvesting onions is almost as satisfying as actually getting to eat ...

Give your onions a head start.

Onions are ready for harvest about two-and-a-half to four months after planting. You'll know they're ready when their leaves start to flop over. After you harvest them, make sure to cure your onions ...

In our area and latitude, late January to early February is the ideal time to start sowing seeds indoors for onion transplants. There are several advantages to growing your own onion transplants ...

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 ...

It takes a crew of onion pickers just a few hours to transform a field from a sea of knee-high green to a dusty-brown collection of onion bulbs. After farmers drive over with a tractor to undercut the ...

Spring onions have progressed from being a soupçon to being viewed increasingly for their potential utility in home gardening. Factors of quick growth, versatility in home gardening, and their ...

For many gardeners, the anticipation of harvesting onions is almost as satisfying as actually getting to eat them. You've grown the onion bulbs from tiny seeds or sets, watered them carefully, and ...