Growing Onion

(Best months for growing Onion in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions)

Easy to grow. Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 8°C and 30°C. (Show °F/in)
Space plants: 5 - 10 cm apart
Harvest in 25-34 weeks. Allow onions to dry before storing.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Lemon Balm, Borage, Carrots, Beets, Silverbeet, Lettuce, Amaranth
Avoid growing close to: Peas, Beans

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08 Feb 24, (USA - Zone 5a climate): Thanks
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26 Dec 23, alfred rockhold (USA - Zone 6a climate): i live in wv
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09 Dec 23, Gill (New Zealand - temperate climate): How much watering do onions like. On tank water so hoping not heavy drinkers
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14 Dec 23, (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Just give a watering 2-3 times a week depending on how hot it is.
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29 Nov 23, Themba Peter (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I have onions that need transplanting is it the right time, will appreciate the advice.
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30 Nov 23, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): You could try but it does say Feb - April.
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08 Sep 23, enie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): is there onion variety that you can grow around November in south africa
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14 Sep 23, Anonymous (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): Check the planting guide - Dec onwards.
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20 Aug 23, Michael (Australia - temperate climate): Can you please tell me the best varieties of onion to plant now. Live at Canowindra NSW Thanking you
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06 Sep 23, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Which ever variety you prefer.
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