Considered one of the oldest cultivated plants, onions are thought to have originated in Central Asia. Green onions, also ...

Onion sets are the best choice for autumn planting. Slips or young plants are often sold at retail outlets only in spring and, when autumn planted, are more likely to bolt in spring. Sowing seeds ...

Onions and garlic are satisfying to grow and not difficult even for a beginner ... so they're less likely to run to seed or bolt. Generally, growing onions from sets is easier and more reliable ...

Harvest weight from 15 onions planted. We grow lots of varieties and note the ones that bolt (produce a flower stalk). We also record the size range, weight and quality of the bulbs. Dig over the soil ...