Companion planting is the practice of growing different plants together for mutual benefit. Growing onions is a simple task, ...

For natural pest control and other perks, plant onions beside these top companion plants. Their strong scent and low growth habit make onions companion plants suitable for many vegetables, herbs, and ...

Planting onion sets or slips in autumn has some distinct advantages and is much like planting garlic or shallots. But success ...

Plant carrots and leeks together on the allotment or vegetable patch to protect against a number of pests. Leeks repel carrot fly and carrots repel onion fly and leek moth. Make sure companion ...

When it comes to onions, seems like all the talk is about how to grow the biggest ones. Backyard Bounty even hosted a contest ...

It's possible to grow good onions on heavy soil, but the drainage should be improved prior to planting with grit and bulky organic matter, and the cloves planted in ridges of soil 10cm (4in ...

This variety produced good-looking, golden onions with crisp, shiny skins. It’s claimed to be bolt-resistant; none of our plants bolted, although we did lose two sets early on to birds. The onions ...

Any open space or container with fertile and porous soil will suffice. Onions are easy to grow by planting cuttings. Simply chop the bottom of an onion and plant it in soil. With regular watering ...