How to plant onion sets

Learn why planting onion sets in the spring is the best way to go - and the simple secret when planting to grow your best onion crop ever!

See how to plant spring onion sets, and why using sets instead of onion seeds is a much better way to grow a great crop of onions.

Find out all about planting onion sets in the fall or early spring. Whether to plant short-day or long-day onions depends on your day length and winter temperatures. Choose a site for planting onions with full sun and rich soil. Use mulch to suppress weeds and retain moisture. #plant #onion #bulbs

If you want big, delicious onions this year then planting onions using seedlings is the way to go. You will get bigger longer lasting bulbs every time!

I’m going to show you how we plant onion sets and how we dig up big onions when they’re ready to be harvested! Growing onions over winter is a great way to keep gardening all year long. Onion sets are planted in the Fall and then harvested in the late spring. Depending on personal preference onions can be grown from seed, transplants or sets. Find out why we prefer onion sets and the benefits of growing onions this way in your vegetable garden.

Onions are one of the best options for companion planting. Here are a few species that they grow particularly well with.

Onions are fun and easy to grow, once you know how! Come learn everything you need to know to grow onions, with tips from seed to harvest, choosing the best varieties for your location, curing or preserving onions and more. #growonions #gardentips #garden #onions

Achieve larger onion bulbs with the art of topping onions. Our guide explains when to cut onion tops and techniques for how to make onions grow bigger. These tips are essential for gardeners aiming for a bountiful harvest. Find out more in this article.

Learn how to plant onions with the proper depth and spacing and give them care through the growing season. Short-day onion sets form bulbs when the day is ten to twelve hours long, and long-day types require fourteen to sixteen hours of sun for bulbing. #planting #onions #depth