**Growing Onions – How To Plant, Maintain, and Harvest a Great Crop**
Onions are a staple in every kitchen and incredibly rewarding to grow in your garden. With the right planting, maintenance, and harvesting techniques, you can enjoy a bountiful crop of flavorful onions. Here’s a quick guide to help you grow your own onions successfully.
### Steps to Grow Onions:
1. **Choose the Right Variety**: Pick onion types suited to your region—short-day, intermediate-day, or long-day onions.
2. **Prepare the Soil**: Onions thrive in loose, well-draining soil enriched with compost and a slightly acidic pH (6.0-6.
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3. **Plant Onions**: Use seeds, sets, or transplants. Plant them in rows, spacing 4-6 inches apart, with the bulb just below the soil surface.
4. **Water Regularly**: Onions need consistent moisture but avoid overwatering to prevent rot. Mulch to retain moisture.
5. **Fertilize as Needed**: Feed with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer every few weeks until bulbs begin to form.
6. **Weed Often**: Keep the area weed-free to avoid competition for nutrients. Onions have shallow roots, so weed gently.
7. **Harvesting**: When tops turn yellow and fall over, your onions are ready. Pull them out, cure them for 2-3 weeks in a dry, ventilated space, and store.
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