Considered one of the oldest cultivated plants, onions are thought to have originated in Central Asia. They have been cultivated for 5,000 years, but were likely consumed long before that because, ...
Knowing when and how to harvest onions helps you get the best flavor and longer storage life. Onions are ready to harvest when their green tops turn yellow and naturally fall over at the neck. Let ...
The white cuts were chopped off from store-bought green onions before planting in a recycle plastic bottle with potting mix ...
Onions are a fun and reliable crop to grow in the winter vegetable garden. Onions can be planted from seed, sets (tiny immature bulbs) or transplants. The method gardeners choose depends on the time ...
The next time you're chopping green onions, hold onto the white ends with the bit of root still attached. Place in a small glass jar, and cover the bases with water. Place it in a sunny spot, and ...
Q: When do I harvest garlic, green onions, sweet onions and shallots? A: Some sources will tell you to harvest garlic when half of the tops are brown while others will tell you to harvest them when ...
You don't need a big garden to grow delicious onions at home—a bright location, the right container, and well-draining soil is all it takes to yield flavorful results. Whether you have a small balcony ...
A green onion, scallion or spring onion, is an onion that’s been harvested before the base thickens up and becomes a big bulb. Some people call the ones that are the same diameter from root to leaf ...
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 ...
NEXT WEEK. WELCOME TO TODAY’S GROWING GREEN. WE’RE AT THE PRESCOTT FARM EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER IN LACONIA, AND I’M JOINED BY STEPH CIESZYNSKI OF UNH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION. AND STEPH, WE’RE ...
It is a great time of the year to grow flowers in containers and the garden, but have you thought about vegetables, specifically lettuce and onions? Both are easy to grow, productive and attractive. I ...