Grow amazing alliums and learn how to plant onion bulbs at home. Starting onions from seed is easy; learn how to plant onion seeds and the best cultivars based on your growing zone. Our family loves ...

A person holding freshly harvested onions - Compassionate Eye Foundation/natasha Alipour Faridani/Getty Images The common onion (Allium cepa) is a fantastic crop to grow for both beginner and expert ...

Growing onions from seed is budget-friendly and easier than you think. Growing onions from seed takes a bit more planning ...

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 ...

When onions have to compete for sunlight, water and nutrients, they will often fail to produce many leaves as they need to grow large bulbs. Each onion leaf equates to a ring on a bulb, so a greater ...

Q I have planted onion sets for a few years. The onions grow well, but they send up flower stalks and never produce large bulbs. How do I grow large onion bulbs? A Your experience with onion sets ...

Editor's Note: This is the second column by Elaine Bast about growing onions. Mulch with straw between rows to help retain moisture and stifle weeds. Ensure immature bulbs stay covered with light ...

How is an onion like a tightwad’s wallet? He cries when either is opened. Speaking of onions, I grew up in a German household where potatoes, cabbage and onions were mealtime staples. No hotdish was ...

Winter is muddling along, as am I. Winter is starting to feel tedious, especially since recently the cross-country skiing has been dicey at best. So I shall turn to gardening again soon, and start ...

How is an onion like a tightwad’s wallet? He cries when either is opened. Speaking of onions, I grew up in a German household where potatoes, cabbage and onions were mealtime staples. No hotdish was ...