Growing Onion

Allium cepa : Amaryllidaceae / the onion family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
  S                    
    P P                

(Best months for growing Onion in USA - Zone 5a regions)

  • S = Plant undercover in seed trays
  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 8°C and 30°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 5 - 10 cm apart
  • Harvest in 25-34 weeks. Allow onions to dry before storing.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Lemon Balm, Borage, Carrots, Beets, Silverbeet, Lettuce, Amaranth
  • Avoid growing close to: Peas, Beans

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19 Jan 23, Sharon Burke (USA - Zone 7b climate)
I took a kitchen scrap from a yellow onion and now I have roots what kind of soil should I plant this in for indoor in January please and thank you
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19 Nov 22, Graham Hoorzuk (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Advice on how to grow tomatoes and lettuce in Durban
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04 Dec 22, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Google how to grow them and read the notes here.
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27 Oct 22, Which onion variety do I need to plant in December (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I would like to plant onion during the rain season, please advise me on which variety to plant.December - April
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27 Sep 22, DAVE MILES (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Australian Brown are starting to have seed stems, should I cut them off or allowed to seed
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29 Sep 22, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
A plant going to seed is finishing it's life and producing seed to continue the cycle of life - new plants. A plant then puts most of it's energy into producing the seeds. Time to harvest now or real soon.
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27 Sep 22, Dalton Thomas (USA - Zone 2a climate)
Im from Tropical rain season all year round area and Im planing to grow white onion. How can I succeed on growing bunch of white onion. Any good idea? Im from republic of Palau.
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29 Sep 22, (Australia - tropical climate)
Try planting at the begining of your driest part of the year.
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24 Sep 22, digna carwell (USA - Zone 10a climate)
Hello I lived in 10A zone I would like to know when is the best time to grow , onions , garlic, carrots and mist vegetables? Thank you in advance for your response.
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03 Oct 22, (USA - Zone 4b climate)
Check the planting guide for each crop.
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