Start Growing Onions Now: Planting Sprouted Onions Boosts Yield
Gardening enthusiasts can now start growing onions, as planting sprouted onions is an effective method. This process can be initiated directly in the garden or indoors using pots, offering flexibility to gardeners in various regions.
Onions thrive in well-drained soil and require regular watering and weeding for optimal growth. In colder, northern regions, gardeners typically order small onion sets from warmer areas like Texas to make the most of the shorter growing season.
Planting should occur about a month before the last spring frost, as onions can tolerate light frost. The harvesting process takes between 65 to 80 days, depending on the initial bulb size and variety. Remarkably, planting a sprouted onion allows it to grow into multiple full-sized onions, increasing yield.
For those who choose to grow sprouted onions indoors, a gradual introduction to outdoor conditions is necessary to help them 'harden off' and adapt to the changes in environment.
Once onions are removed from cold storage, they may begin to sprout and attempt to grow. Sprouted onions can be identified by their dry, papery exterior and shrunk interior, with less usable onion. However, consuming a sprouted onion is generally safe if it shows no signs of spoilage or mold. Dividing a sprouted onion reveals multiple distinct onion sprouts inside, providing gardeners with additional planting material.
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