Onions can be a great vegetable for backyard and container gardens. They take up minimal space, and are relatively forgiving for beginners; plus, they attract few pests. They also make excellent ...

With spring upon us, it’s time to think about planting in home gardens. In Iowa, onions are a popular addition to the vegetable garden as they are easy to grow and take up little space. In this ...

"I will not move my army without onions." This curious message was sent in 1864 by General Ulysses S. Grant to the War Department in Washington during the Civil War. It reflects the fact that, ...

A healthy backyard garden should be a biodiverse environment filled with plants that complement each other. That means if one plant is adding a certain nutrient to the soil or repelling a certain ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Planting onions is probably on your to-do list in the late winter or early spring. Many folks start onion seeds in January or plant onion sets outdoors in the early spring. But ...

Onions can be planted on a commercial or small scale. Under good management, 20-25 tonnes can be realised from one acre. All you need is suitable soil. Well-drained sandy or loam soil with a pH range ...

This member of the allium family is one of the most popular vegetables in the U.S. Onions can be a great vegetable for backyard and container gardens. They take up minimal space, and are relatively ...