Growing Onion

Allium cepa : Amaryllidaceae / the onion family

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
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		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 46°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 2 - 4 inches 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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10 Mar 14, GJX (USA - Zone 5a climate): yes, this causes the bulb to get bigger
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20 Apr 12, (Australia - cool/mountain climate): I must be very lucky! I ignored everything the onion pack said (like covering with seed raising mixture, etc) and planted the seeds right into the dirt. Rather than the seeds taking 21-28 days as the packet said, they came through in 10 and going really strong :) All the best :)
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01 Feb 12, greg (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate): Can u pls provide me informations on onion cultivation in my area
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13 Jan 12, Narelle (Australia - temperate climate): How do you get onion seeds to germinate? I've tried with a few different seed packets, but no luck. Is it the soil? I'd love some information for optimum conditions for growing onions from seed.
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05 Feb 12, Jimmy (Australia - temperate climate): I raised seeds in seed propogating mix in small containers first. That way I can control watering and temperature better until they are strong enough to transplant. Have had almost 100% seed germination rate so far! Hope that helps.
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05 Nov 11, wes (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): We grew white onoins & have just harvested & are now drying in the sun. How long should they be dried ? Is it better to leave the tops on or should they be cut off to speed drying? Regards,wes.
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03 Nov 11, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): can i plant brown onions now we are nearly at the end of spring
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26 Jul 11, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): How do I plant a onion that has already started to shoot
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31 Jul 11, Karen (Australia - temperate climate): with the green shoot just out of the ground - bulb covered with soil. Do not over water or you will have mush.
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01 Jun 11, arthur (Australia - temperate climate): I find the best way to store onions pull them, leave them exposed on top of the ground for two days or until the are brown then platt them like they do in spain. Hang if possible from roof of a shed or such like. ( arthur the mad gardner).
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