Onion – How To & Journal

 

Onion Growing Guide

When

Sow seed: sow 1/4 ” deep. Keep moist

Seedlings emerge: 10-14 days

Harvest: 24-32 weeks after sowing.
for scallions: Harvest young onions
onions: Ready to crop when top dry and fall over. Pull out. Leave on dry ground for several days before storing.

Soil/Position

• rich, well-prepared
• sunny

 

Frost Tolerant

• yes

Spacing

• single plant: 15cm
• rows: 10cm? more?

 

Care/Watering

• imp just after planting.  Keep moist till seedlings appear
• mulch when tops are 10-12 inches tall (retain moisture)
• Weekly; but don’t let onions dry out
• cut back watering when tops start dying out
• do not feed plants nearing maturity if you want sweet onions

 

 

Companions

beet, cabbage, carrot, chamomile, garlic, lettuce, scallions, strawberry, tomato,

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Our Onion Progress

2 Oct 2019 – back of studio. Planting both red and brown onions.

 

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References:

• Onion Growing Guide (growveg.com.au)
• Watering Onions (garden.org)