Onions can be a great vegetable for backyard and container gardens. They take up minimal space, and are relatively forgiving for beginners; plus, they attract few pests. They also make excellent ...

Winter onions is a general term for onions that are hardy enough to survive the winter, even in a northern climate. The onions are planted in the fall and remain in the ground over the winter. As ...

We Texans love our onions. Of course, we are home to the “Noonday Onion” as well as the famous 1015Y Texas Super Sweet onion. And though a native of Pakistan, onions are our state vegetable. Onions ...

Onions have been cultivated for over 5,000 years, and they have been used, not only for food, but for medicine for various illnesses and joint problems. Ancient Greek soldiers and athletes believed ...

With spring upon us, it’s time to think about planting in home gardens. In Iowa, onions are a popular addition to the vegetable garden as they are easy to grow and take up little space. In this ...

Vegetables usually planted in September include broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, Swiss chard and collards as transplants while lettuce, beets, radishes, turnips and rutabagas are ...

An exhibitor inspects the red onions during the annual East African seeds Agricultural Farmers Field Day at Wambugu Farm in Nyeri. [Kibata Kihu, Standard] Onions are a hardy, cool season crop closely ...

Learning how to grow onions from seeds and how to plant onions not only gives you more variety but also gives you more self-sufficiency. Our family loves cooking with onions, so a few years ago, we ...

Even during the coldest days of the year, I love being able to go out to my garden and grab some basic vegetables and herbs. It’s how I plan what to grow over winter: carrots, celery, onions, and ...