Weed, and then pre-dig the onion bed to loosen the soil. Dust the bed surface with 1 cup of balanced organic fertilizer per 10 feet of row, and work in 2 or 3 inches of compost. Then rake the bed ...

Since then, I haven’t bought mail-order onion seedlings (those $15 or $20 bundles of 50 transplants). Instead, for maybe $5 a packet of 100 or so seeds, I can choose from a much wider range of ...

Get onions in the ground in spring and avoid heartbreak when it comes time to harvest big, beautiful bulbs this summer. Plant as soon as the soil is dry enough to work, said Jim Myers, a plant ...

American Society for Horticultural Science. "Cover crop mulches tested for no-till organic onions." ScienceDaily. www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2010 / 04 / 100421102455.htm (accessed June 3 ...

Spring onions and scallions share a lot of similar traits, with long, slender green tops that transform into pearly white ends. Great for both raw and cooked recipes, their green parts are often ...

Onions grow best in full sunlight and well-drained soil. Before planting incorporate 4-6 inches of well-composted organic matter and an all-purpose fertilizer to a depth of 6-8 inches.

A properly-planted, properly-spaced, early spring onion bed can look like this and yield at least 120 delicious 4- to 6-inch onions in August. Only Buy Onions Where Day Length is Listed ...

Organic onions, carrots and potatoes do not have higher levels of healthful antioxidants, study finds. ScienceDaily. Retrieved May 1, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2010 / 11 ...

Spring has sprung and it's time to get out and into your garden. If you're tired of buying chemicals for your yard that aren't safe for your kids or pets here are five organic spring gardening ...