Top Episode 3: Growing Onions - Ep. 175

Just Grow Something | The "Why" Behind the "How" of Gardening

Welcome back, my gardening friends, to another episode of Just Grow Something as we count down the top four episodes of all time throughout the month of December. This week we revisit the #3 most listened to episode of this show: Growing Onions.

Onions are such a staple in most kitchens, it's no surprise many gardeners want to grow their own. The problem is they can be a bit tricky if you don't understand the difference in daylength requirements for growing those giant bulbs. Nutrient needs, soil type, water and storage are covered in this episode, all the things I wish I'd known when I made my own feeble attempts at growing onions years ago! Let's dig in.

References and Resources:

Free Download: Onion Growing Fact Sheet

Ep. 114 - Planting Onions to Overwinter

(PDF) Traditional and modern uses of onion bulb (Allium cepa L.): A systematic review (researchgate.net)

Onion History - National Onion Association (onions-usa.org)

Nutrition Information for Raw Vegetables | FDA

Explore Cornell - Home Gardening - Vegetable Growing Guides - Growing Guide

Growing Onions: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Onions | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Onion Planting Guide - Dixondale Farms

Just Grow Something Gardening Friends Facebook Group

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