Sometimes, you just want an alternative to the onion. It could be for health reasons, it could be for culinary diversity, or it might be because you're tired of growing the same basic onions and want something different in the garden. Whatever your reasons, there are a lot of … [Read more...]
Storing Onions
Storing onions is not that difficult and they will last for about six months if done properly. Nobody ever wants to take the time to grow fresh produce only to have it rot away before it can be eaten. It’s a waste of time and money when our homegrown vegetables go to waste. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Shallots in the Home Garden
"They’re onions," he said. "No, they’re garlic," she said. Actually, they are both right and they are both wrong. Shallots, onions, and garlic are all in the same family, but none of them are the same. Shallots taste like onions, but also a little like garlic; their distinct … [Read more...]
When and How to Harvest Onions
Onions are great crops to grow because you can harvest them whenever you want—thin the seedlings and use them like scallions or wait until the plants stop growing for mature onions. But how do you know when an onion plant stops growing? That’s a good question; just read on for … [Read more...]
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