On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About The Basics Of Growing Onions On Your Homestead.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 186 – January 26, 2023
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We Discuss:
Why You Should Grow Onions
- Health Benefits- Health Benefits of Onions
- Culinary Benefits-spicy, sweet, flavoring,
- Companion Planting Benefits- https://www.masterclass.com/articles/onion-companion-planting-guide
Onion Types
- Long Day Onions-
- Initiate bulb formation at 14–16 hours of daylight
- Zone 6 and colder
- Usually planted in late winter to early spring
- Map & Key Features of Short-, Intermediate- & Long-Day Onions
- Day Neutral Onions
- Initiate bulb formation at 12–14 hours of daylight
- Produce best in Zones 5 and 6
- Short Day Onions
- Initiate bulb formation at 10–12 hours of daylight
- Require mild winter climates (Zone 7 and warmer)
- Usually planted in fall and mature in late spring.
- Perennial Onions
- How to Grow Scallions, Chives and Egyptian Walking Onions for a Perpetual Harvest
- Scallions
- Chives
- Walking Onions
3 Ways To Plant Biennial Onions
- Seed
- Sets or Bulbs
- Starts or Bunches
Planting Onions From Seed
Benefits Of Growing Onions From Seed
- Self-Sufficiency
- Cost
Disadvantages Of Growing Onions From Seed
- Takes More Time
- A Little More Work
When To Plant Onion Seeds
- 10-12 weeks before the average last frost date in your zone
How To Plant Onion Seed
- Equipment – Shop at Bootstrap Farmer for heavy-duty seed trays
- Proper Soil
Planting The Seeds – Grow Onion – Seed Savers Exchange.
- How To Care For Planted Seeds and Seedlings
- Hardening Off Onion Seedlings
- Transplanting Onion Seedlings
- Caring For Young Onion Seedlings In Your Garden
Planting Onion Sets
- Advantages Of Planting Sets
- Disadvantages Of Planting Sets
- When To Plant Sets
Planting Onion Starts
- Advantages Of Planting Starts
- Disadvantages Of Planting Starts
- When To Plant Starts
Saving Onion Seeds
- Letting Some Of Your Onions Go To Seed
- Harvesting The Onion Seeds
- Storing Onion Seeds
Harvesting Onions
- When To Harvest
- How To Harvest
Storing Onions
- Braiding
- Nylons
- Twisting
- Drying Onions
- Freezing
This Week’s Recommended Books
- Harold’s Pick – The Good Life by Helen and Scott Nearing – https://amzn.to/3H2FUzO
- Rachel’s Pick – Ten Acres Enough by Edmund Morris – https://amzn.to/3ZWQl0v
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Author, blogger, podcaster, homesteading and permaculture enthusiast. I have a passion for sharing what I learn and helping others on their journey. If you're looking for me, you'll usually find me in the garden.
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