A row of onions planted in a garden while a woman rakes them. - Natali Ximich/Shutterstock For many gardeners, the anticipation of harvesting onions is almost as satisfying as actually getting to eat ...

Onions take 16 to 24 weeks to grow, depending on whether you start from sets or seeds and which type of onion you plant based on your region. You’ll know they’re ready to harvest when the leaves ...

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 ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Why grow onions? Sure, they are cheap and plentiful in the grocery stores, but if you've never grown ...

You might think it is still early to think about vegetable gardening. Of course the average last frost is still a ways off but many plants will tolerate some nighttime freezing and cool temperatures.

Like humans who have similar traits to our relatives, so does the plant genus, Allium, part of the Amaryllidaceae family. The Allium genus is made up of edibles (onion, garlic, leeks, chives) and ...

In our area and latitude, late January to early February is the ideal time to start sowing seeds indoors for onion transplants. There are several advantages to growing your own onion transplants ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Onions are the introverts of the garden world. They don’t ask for much—just a little sunlight, some well-draining soil, and the right company. Pairing them with the right pals can make ...

Onions are one of the most versatile veggies. Whether sliced and added to a fresh Greek salad, caramelized in butter and transformed into a rich French onion soup, or even dipped in batter and fried ...