Onion Growing Tips, Tricks, and Tidbits

You can start many onion seedlings in a single open pot. They do not need to be potted up.

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Trimming onions put more energy into the roots and results in bigger bulbs.

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All allium transplants will benefit from trimming--including onions, leeks, and shallots.

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Trim onions when they are about 6 inches tall or when they are bending and getting tangled.

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If you have brown, dead tips on your onions, trim the dead pieces off first.

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Cut the onion tops off at about 1 ½ to 2 inches high.

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If you accidentally pull out a plant, tuck it back in and make sure it is moist. It will recover.

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Eat Your Onion Waste

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Nicely trimmed onions will grow strong and make excellent transplants when the time is right.

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