Plant: Onions

Garden Prep Pointers: 

*Select full sun location with good drainage.

*Till soil thoroughly, mix in 15-15-15, or organic fertilizer (amount specified on package).

Planting Season: 

*Sets: Plant outside March 15^th – June 15^th (Mid April is best)

Plant Selection Tips: 

*Choose a variety that meets your needs.  If you want green onions, smaller, cheaper sets may be better, however if you want slicing onions, choose larger, more developed sets.

Planting Guide:

*Plant approx 8” apart alternating in a zig-zag pattern

*Planting on a hill (mound) is optional

*Planting through black plastic sheet helps warm soil and prevent weeds    without additional labor or chemicals

Planting Notes: 

*Set root end of set into ground so top of set just protrudes out of the ground

*Water thoroughly

Upkeep:

*Water daily, plastic mulch helps retain moisture in soil if one day is missed.

*Weed as needed.

Fruiting Habits:

            *Plants usually fruit 4-10 weeks after planting, depending on desired size.

Growers Favorite Varieties:

            *Vidalia

            *Candy

Grower Notes:

*When planting on plastic, place soaker hose under plastic, or be thorough in watering.

*tear away some of the plastic as onions grow.

Fruits of Knowledge: 

*Enjoy fresh, or dry in cool dry place with good air-flow utilizing screen or chicken-wire.