"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Once you've decided which onions are right for your garden, follow our tips on how to grow onions, ...

Short-day onions are a better choice for the deep south, because they only need 10-12 hours of light to initiate bulb formation. In our area they will most likely only produce small bulbs.

Onions have been cultivated for over 5,000 years, and they have been used, not only for food, but for medicine for various illnesses and joint problems. Ancient Greek soldiers and athletes believed ...

CORVALLIS - The earlier you get your onions in the ground in the spring, the better the chance they will have to grow nice big bulbs." Onions can be grown three ways: from bulbs, also known as "sets;" ...

Bulbing generally begins in long-day onions when there is about 14 hours of light per day, said Jim Myers, OSU vegetable breeder. If you plant your onions in the early spring, they will be fairly ...