Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
QUICK TIPS FOR GROWING GREEN ONIONS
FAMILY
NAME
Alliaceae (onion family).
EDIBLE
PARTS
All.
LOCATION
Full sun.
BEST SOIL
Rich, well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.5
WHEN TO
PLANT
Early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. In Zone 7 and
above, plant in September for a winter harvest.
HOW TO
PLANT
Start them indoors and plant the seedlings 1 to 1 ⁄ -inches apart.
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You can also plant from roots. Cut off the onion about 1 inch
above the root and plant the root in your garden.
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HOW MUCH
TO PLANT
10 to 15 per person.
WEEDING
Keep the area weed free.
WATERING
Once sprouted, green onions need about 1 inch of water per
week. Don't let the soil get soggy.
CARE
Green onions are pretty low maintenance. Make sure the soil is
fed regularly with compost tea and kept free of weeds. For best
results, rotate them regularly around the garden each year.
FERTILIZING
Put in plenty of compost when first planting, and feed regularly
with compost tea or other natural fertilizers.
PESTS AND
DISEASES
Discourage aphids and caterpillars with natural sprays.
WHEN TO
HARVEST
Any time after the onions reach 6 inches or more in height.
HOW TO
HARVEST
With a sharp knife, cut off the onion about 1 inch above the root;
the onion will resprout.
STORAGE
Green onions can be stored for several days in a plastic bag with
a damp paper towel, but they'll taste best in your smoothie if you
use them immediately upon harvesting.
