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- Q.When To Plant Onion Sets In Calif. In The Fall - I live in North Los Angeles, not near the ocean.
- Q.Onion Sets - I have been given some Red Cross onion sets. I have some onions planted now and don't really want to ...
- Q.Onions - What causes onion sets to divide into 2 onions when they are growing?
- Q.Wilty, Thin Green Onions - I put 4 small green onion plants into a pot in September and they sat outside all winter (I live ...
- Q.Onions - I planted some red and yellow onion sets last year. They came up but didn't get big. I left them ...
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Anonymous on
September 19, 2015Q.onion farming, seed to harvesting
What is the process of onion farming? Suggest how to preapare seedlings, how to prepare farm, what are the essantial manures, in which month should it be planted in Bihar? I want the full description of onion farming.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 21, 2015A.These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/find-how-to-grow-onions-in-your-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/growing-onion-seed.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/collecting-onion-seeds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/onion-info-tips-for-growing-big-onions.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/onion-bolting.htm
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- Asked by
jennihart1 on
November 1, 2015
southern CALIFQ.When to plant onion sets in Calif. in the fall
I live in North Los Angeles, not near the ocean.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
November 4, 2015A.Look for short-day growing varieties, they need 10 to 12 hours of sunlight and will do well in Southern CA.
An onion's variety requirements determine the time to plant but you can plant most varieties between September and March.
Short-day varieties are planted November through January and you can expect a harvest in late spring to early summer.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/find-how-to-grow-onions-in-your-garden.htm
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Confused on
November 19, 2015
Southern England BN2 5THQ.Onion sets
I have been given some Red Cross onion sets. I have some onions planted now and don't really want to plant more this autumn. I have read that I can keep them in a mesh bag, possibly in an attic. My question is, will they be ok in the dark? Also, the attic gets quite cold in the winter. Many thanks for any advice you can give me. Lynne.
Answered by
shelley on
November 21, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Here is an article on how to store onion sets - cool dark places are just fine: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/how-to-store-onion-sets-storing-onions-for-planting.htm
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lftsmt on
December 3, 2015
south bend in 46628Q.onions
What causes onion sets to divide into 2 onions when they are growing?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
December 6, 2015A.Uneven watering can cause this.
Water so the soil is throughly moist and then allow the soil to dry to 4 inches depth before watering again.
You can mulch to help with moisture retention.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
calthom on
April 2, 2016
V6K1S6Q.Wilty, thin green onions
I put 4 small green onion plants into a pot in September and they sat outside all winter (I live in Vancouver), and now the plants are quite long and wilty and I'm not sure if I need to trim them or move them into a different, bigger pot so each plant has more space, or what. I'm pretty clueless, it's my first time gardening. Any advice? I've posted a photo.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 4, 2016A.Scallions or green onions are generally sown or started in the Spring.
Harvesting generally occurs when they are about 6 inches tall.
If left in the ground to long the bulbs may rot.
I would do a test dig to check the condition of your bulbs.
I would assume they have been frozen most of the Winter. I'm not sure if they will be consumable.
Here are some articles that have more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/growing-scallions.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/growing-onions-in-container-gardens.htm
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judyjoycesmith on
April 14, 2016
65635Q.onions
I planted some red and yellow onion sets last year. They came up but didn't get big. I left them in the garden and they never really died; now they are growing and starting to get seed heads on them. I pulled one and they are size of green onion. Do I leave them or do I pull them out? THANKS Judy
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 14, 2016A.You can pull them and enjoy them!
Harvest the ones that have bloomed first.
Here is an article with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/harvesting-onions.htm
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jeffjwarner on
April 24, 2016
64050Q.onions
I read that if an onion flowers, pull it up because it's done growing. I have garlic in the garden and cut the flowers off. Why can't this work with onions?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 24, 2016A.Onions that have bolted should be harvested.
Here are some articles that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/onion-bolting.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/harvesting-onions.htmWas this answer useful?00
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