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    Nikki on
    June 14, 2011
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    You can try it and it may help. I would add some organic material to the soil, maybe a little sand. If the soil is too heavy, onions have a hard time growing very large.

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    Elainaeb on
    June 16, 2011
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    like a tubular blade of grass.

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    Elainaeb on
    June 16, 2011
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    They look kind of like a blade of grass, but tubular like the green part of a scallion, or green onion. have you ever had garlic you bought in the store sprout in your kitchen? If so, an onion seedling looks alot like that little green sprout. If you are still unsure, you can pinch off the very tip of the seedling and taste it. If it's onion, it will taste like onion. Hope this helps.

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    Nikki on
    June 20, 2011
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    This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/onion-info-tips-for-growing-big-onions.htm

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    Nikki on
    June 20, 2011
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    Yes, remove the flowers/bud from the onion tops.

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    Heather on
    June 26, 2011
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    No, this is not true. Though, I can see the logic in it. The bulb grows based on the energy that is gathered by the leaves. If they blow over, there is a chance they will be damaged and will die, so therefore will not be able to send energy to the bulb.

    If your leave blow over, you can simply prop them back up so that they can mend themselves. But, I think you will find that the leaves adjust themselves to the conditions they are grown in and will not blow over. If you live in a very windy area and are still concerned, you can build a windblock that would keep the wind from reaching the plants in the first place.

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    Nikki on
    June 24, 2011
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    Plant them 1/4-1/2 inch deep. Here's an article that may also be helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/growing-onion-seed.htm

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