Did you know that onions are perfect as “fill-ins” around other vegetables? They require little room and can maximize the production of your elevated garden.
read moreDid you know that you can regularly harvest onion leaves as the bulb matures? These can be used as flavor enhancers in most food preparation.
read moreDid you know that soil and growing conditions impact the overall flavor of an onion? Sort of like the concept of “terroir” with wine, onions can taste different depending on where and how they are grown!
read moreDid you know that pickled onions served on bread with cheese is often referred to as a Farmer’s Lunch? Onions are probably the most versatile vegetable in your garden.
read moreDid you know that onions are frost hardy? Bulbs can be planted over the fall and winter in the south for spring harvest.
read moreDid you know that harvested onions should be air dried outside for about a week? Properly dried, onions can be stored for up to six or seven months (store in a cool, dry environment).
read moreDid you know that onions come in seed form, transplant form and set form? Sets are onions where development has been halted. The smaller the set (think fingernail size or smaller) the better.
read moreDid you know that Bermuda onions require the shortest “day” period to grow? Onion tops require cooler weather but the bulbs themselves require warmer weather to mature.
read moreDid you know that all varieties of onions can be used as “green onions”? There are some varieties that are grown specifically for this (spring onions, scallions, bunching onions) – but all varieties can fill in for this role.
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