• onion starts

    Growing Onions

    Growing onions is a long process from seed but may be worth every effort. Onions are an easy beginner plant to try. I have tried growing onions from seeds, sets, and starts. Starts are the easiest but probably the most expensive. Sets are not too expensive but never worth the end result. Seeds are the most cost effective and can have amazing results. Onions can be directly planted into warm soil in the spring but are best started under a grow light for big bulbs in growing zone 5. Onions need to be started in January if possible and as late as February 15th in zone 5 for best results.…