When onions have to compete for sunlight, water and nutrients, they will often fail to produce many leaves as they need to grow large bulbs. Each onion leaf equates to a ring on a bulb, so a greater ...

Winter onions is a general term for onions that are hardy enough to survive the winter, even in a northern climate. The onions are planted in the fall and remain in the ground over the winter. As ...

Grow amazing alliums and learn how to plant onion bulbs at home. Starting onions from seed is easy; learn how to plant onion seeds and the best cultivars based on your growing zone. Our family loves ...

With spring upon us, it’s time to think about planting in home gardens. In Iowa, onions are a popular addition to the vegetable garden as they are easy to grow and take up little space. In this ...

Last week, I got an e-mail from Tony, a regular Smart Harvest reader. Tony wanted to know how to grow big bulb onions. Growing big bulbs starts with good site selection. Ensure the planting site is ...

Growing green onions indoors is an easy, space-saving way to enjoy fresh flavors all winter. Start from seed, sets, or rooted ...

Now is the time to buy onion seeds, which are cheaper and come in more interesting varieties than mail-order transplants. Here’s what you need to know. By Margaret Roach There are some things I never ...

Onions are an essential part of countless meals, whether it's soup, salad, or spaghetti. Fortunately, these root vegetables are very easy to grow from home—especially if you familiarize yourself with ...