New OSU FactSheet on Growing Onions

Authors
Amy Stone
Published on
Onions in the Garden, Photo Credit: Tim Malinich

Did you know that the common onion (Allium cepa) is the most popular vegetable in Ohio home gardens? Onions are known to be adaptable, which helps onions to be grown in various regions and zones. Sabrina Schirtzinger, Extension Educator in Knox County, recently authored OSU FactSheet, HYG-1616, Growing Onions in the Garden. 

 

FactSheet highlights include:

 

  • Site Selection
  • Suggested Cultivars
  • Planting
  • Fertilizing
  • Pest Management
  • Harvesting and Storage

 

Check out the FactSheet and begin planning what onions will be growing in your garden next season! 

 

 

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onions
vegetable garden
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Growing Onions in the Garden
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1616