Sow and Grow Onions

Sow and Grow Onions

While starting onion seeds indoors is recommended, it is also recommended to sow onion sets outdoors. In order to encourage a large bulb, you want to transplant them in the spring. One year I tried planting the bulbs in the fall just like garlic and they did pretty well because we had a mild winter. […]

Onion Varieties

Red Amposta Onion

Last year was the first time that I grew Red Amposta Onions.  I added another red one to my seed collection called Long Red of Tropea. Features: 1) This variety has red and white rings. 2) It is an intermediate day onion.  Did you forget what that means?  Just click on the link. 3) Red […]

Onion Varieties

Walla Walla Onion

I grew Walla Walla Onions from seeds this year. . . Features: 1) Walla Walla Onions are yellow and sweet. 2) This variety is a long day type of onion. 3) The bulbs can grow to be up to 6 inches wide.  Unfortunately, my Walla Wallas don’t get that large! 4) Keep in mind that […]