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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you sow.
Can White Sweet onions be grown in containers?
Can White Sweet onions be grown in containers?
Yes. Use a container with enough depth for bulb formation, good drainage and adequate spacing between plants.
Why does onion spacing affect bulb size?
Why does onion spacing affect bulb size?
Closer plants compete for space, water and nutrients. Adequate spacing gives bulbs more room to expand underground.
How can gardeners tell when onions are approaching maturity?
How can gardeners tell when onions are approaching maturity?
As bulbs mature, the tops naturally begin to bend and yellow. This signals that the crop is moving toward harvest.
Should onion watering change near harvest?
Should onion watering change near harvest?
Yes. As bulbs mature and tops begin to fall, reducing watering helps the soil dry and makes harvesting and curing easier.
Can onions be grown alongside other root vegetables?
Can onions be grown alongside other root vegetables?
Yes. Onions can share a vegetable bed with compatible crops as long as each crop receives enough light, spacing and moisture.
Why should harvested onions be cured?
Why should harvested onions be cured?
Curing allows the outer skin and neck to dry, helping protect the bulb and improve storage life after harvest.
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