How to grow onion?

The onion is one of those plants that can not be missing in any garden. Not only because it is very necessary in the kitchen, but because it is also a pleasure to grow it, either by sowing the seed or planting the bulb.

So if you want to know how to grow onion, do not miss the opportunity to learn everything about this topic.

How is the cultivation?

Seeds

The seeds of the onions have to be acquired towards the end of the summer, which is when they have to be sown. The way to proceed is as follows:

1. The first thing to do is fill a seedbed - it can be a flowerpot, a milk container, a glass of yogurt, or etc. - with a universal substrate that can be purchased at any nursery or from this link.
2. Afterwards, it is watered and the seeds are scattered, being careful not to put too many in the same container since otherwise later on there would be problems to separate the seedlings. In fact, it is best to put no more than three in a 10,5cm diameter pot.
3. Finally, they are covered with a thin layer of substrate and, with a sprayer, water is sprayed on them.

When they are easily manipulated in size, they should be planted in the garden or in very large pots, at least 40cm.

Bulbs

A quicker way to get onions is to buy the bulbs directly from any garden supply store in the spring. A) Yes, all you have to do is the following:

1. The ground is first prepared: removing wild grasses and stones, leveling it with a rake and installing the drip irrigation system.
2. Afterwards, they are planted in rows, at a distance of 15cm from each bulb and each line.
3. Finally, the surrounding soil is squeezed and watered.

How do you take care of yourself?

Now that the onions are planted, we have to take care of them until it is time to harvest them, which we will do as follows:

• Irrigation: they do not need much watering, but it is convenient to avoid that the earth remains dry more than three days. In addition, you have to stop watering about 20 days before harvesting.
• Subscriber: it is interesting to pay them with organic fertilizers, such as guano (you can buy here). Just add a thin layer between rows and mix with the soil.
• Harvest: When the tips of the leaves start to turn yellow, it will be time to twist and break their necks so that they are in contact with the ground. Then, with a fork, you have to dig up the bulbs a little without damaging the skin. After a few days they will be completely dug up and placed on the ground so that they finish drying in the sun.

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