Growing onions from seed is budget-friendly and easier than you think.

You might think it is still early to think about vegetable gardening. Of course the average last frost is still a ways off but many plants will tolerate some nighttime freezing and cool temperatures.

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 ...

The lowly onion is an ancient plant, cultivated since at least 5,000 BC. Today it is the primary vegetable ingredient in the cuisine of many countries. The potato onion (also known as “multiplier ...

Onions have been cultivated for over 5,000 years, and they have been used, not only for food, but for medicine for various illnesses and joint problems. Ancient Greek soldiers and athletes believed ...

Winter onions is a general term for onions that are hardy enough to survive the winter, even in a northern climate. The onions are planted in the fall and remain in the ground over the winter. As ...

Onions take 16 to 24 weeks to grow, depending on whether you start from sets or seeds and which type of onion you plant based on your region. You’ll know they’re ready to harvest when the leaves ...

Question: Dear Carol, This year, I'd like to try and grow onions from seed. Is it time yet to start seed indoors? How do I do that? Answer: The earlier you get your onions in the ground in the spring, ...

Companion planting is the practice of growing different plants together for mutual benefit. Growing onions is a simple task, especially when you grow onion companion plants nearby, which can help your ...