Growing Onion

(Best months for growing Onion in Australia - sub-tropical regions)

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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15 Sep 08, barney (Australia - tropical climate): i grow onions in winton... they are yummy =] i put horse manure on them and it works goodies :)
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08 Sep 08, Ciara (Australia - temperate climate): I just have a balcony so I'm using pots to grow a few things, I was wondering how deep a pot needs to be for onions.
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07 Sep 08, Jaci (Australia - temperate climate): I am only just beginning to grow onion this year. I have heard that onion seed doesn't have a long life. Can you begin the seed's life by chitting? When harvested, how long does it need to be hung and dried for before it can be eaten. Also, how long will it keep for (if hung in the dark and kept dry)?
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