Wallace Thomas

You still want about 18inches to 2 feet between rows so you have enough dirt to pile on the plants as they grow. How far… Read More »How Much Space Should Be Between Plants In Raised Beds?

Onion sets should be planted in rows that are 1 or 2 feet apart. Sets should be planted at a depth of 1 inch. Allow… Read More »How Deep Does A Raised Bed Need To Be For Onions?

Onions can withstand light to heavy frosts and moderate freezes, but hard freezes can result in onion damage. Covering the plants with a protective covering… Read More »Do I Need To Cover My Onions?

Onions are easy to grow. They perform best in well-drained, slightly acidic, fertile soils in full sun. Heavy soils can be improved by incorporating organic… Read More »What Do Onions Need To Survive?

Bunching onion seeds will germinate in 7-14 days. Later thin to 3″ apart when seedlings are 1- 2″ high. It’s also good to cut off… Read More »Do You Need To Thin Bunching Onions?

In climates with long growing seasons, peppers and tomatoes also are good candidates for planting after garlic or onions. What can you grow after onions?… Read More »Can I Plant Peppers After Onions?

These onions are a classic in green salads. Cut into thin slices and toss with assorted lettuce or spinach. In our household, they also make… Read More »What Do You Do With Bunching Onions?

Onion seed lasts just a year, everyone seems to say, with parsley and parsnips other very short-lived in storage. Muskmelons last about five years; watermelons… Read More »Do Onion Seeds Expire?

Simple put the seeds into a cup, jar, or bucket of water and allow them to soak. Bad seeds will continue to float indefinitely while… Read More »How Do You Know If Seeds Are Good Or Bad?

You’ll know it’s time for harvesting onion seeds when the umbrels or flowering heads begin turning brown. Carefully clip the stalks a few inches (8… Read More »When Should You Save Onion Seeds?