Donald, it may just be me, but you sound like you are gettin over a cold in this video. It doesn't matter cause you always do a great job. Thanks for sharing all of you knowledge with us.

Donald you have a beautiful garden, I love looking at tilled soil, and watching and listening to the tractor. Also in your videos I always hear a cow bawling or the birds singing. Love it Gary Farmall

Donald Interesting way to plant onions. Here in New Jersey I start onions in flats in February and set out as soon as the ground can be worked. Thanks, you have given me ideas to consider. Randy

Mr Donald, that is another great video, as usual. I really enjoy all your videos. You have helped a tremendous amount of people,(me included). It is a pleasure to watch you. May God Bless & Keep you. safe & healthy.

Donald just a suggestion here,You might try measuring and planting stakes on the end of the rows as a focal point when drawing your rows.You still do a pretty darn good job just the same.Love the videos,keep em coming,you are an inspiration to all your fans.Hope your feeling better.

Thanks for the video Donald, Would love to see an update as they go, I am planning on having a little farm of my own when I get back to the US. Love watching your videos reminds me of home every time I watch'em.

Gotta love 4-wheel drive.

nice to see you post a new vid Donald, I just got my onions in on the 15th. Im planting Candy, and gonna try the walla walla and utah jumbo.... we shall see, I have some shallots seeded as well, Ambition, saffron, as well as a red variety, anyways regards from Houston! and keep these awesome videos comin!

I just planted about 100 large purple onion seeds today too according to the Farmers Almanac (October 18 & 19 are best days for planting root crops) here in Florida. Mine are crowded into a 2 ft by 10 ft raised bed. Will be transplanting in Feb. I got my heirloom seeds from trade winds fruit dot com and will be saving the seeds from a couple onions that I'll let mature and go to seed. Thanks for the vids, Howard

Donald, I planted onions for the first time last spring thanks to you and I could not believe how easy and how well they turned out. I haven't had to buy an onion for many months! Now you have me thinking about planting seeds now. When can I plant garlic? I planted some last spring and it turned out okay but nothing like the onions. Thanks for your wonderful videos. I always am happy to see when you have posted a new one.

Hey Donald, I'm a new viewer, sure do enjoy your "know-how", I think you straightened that row out really well, looks great! I only have a large backyard to garden in these days, sure miss living in the country and having a water well. I'm in West Texas and we are short on water around here, makes it hard to grow anything but going to be watering as smart as I can... I'm waiting to be approved on your website forum, like what I read there too! Thanks so much for your advice and tips..Dolores

@webcajun....I knew it! You just weren't your youthful, spry self that day. Keep posting those vids...you are da bomb.

Great video........Thanks for making them.

Look at that! Straight as a pin! That machine sure does a wonderful job huh? I have to hand it to ya, you do a beautiful job on your rows, and the machine does a great job too. LOL Not only would I love to own a machine like yours, I would love to have the land to use it on too! Seriously, you take such beautiful care of your machineryh, and it does so much for so many. You have to be proud of it. PS And who wouldn't love to have those onions !!!! mmmmmmm

Great Video , enjoy farming 😃🤩💖

I hope your onions came out fine, and you had plenty of them to feed the family throughout the season and year.

@Sheila6325 ...With the right tools you can get a lot done. By chopping and freezing the onions we've had to buy very few in years past.....Donald

@gardenvespers777 ...Oh they'll do just fine especially if they're already coming up. When you transplant em only plant the top of the bulb about an inch deep. Roots are shallow so keep the soil somewhat moist after transplanting.....Donald

Mine didn’t get blown down but all this rain isn’t doing em much good. Onions are pretty tough so I don’t think being blown down will be too much of a problem. I’ve dropped some transplants on top the ground while planting, the roots dug in and they kept growing…….Donald

@dionicia12 …The ability of your soil to hold moisture and the weather has a lot to do with that. Best way to determine if you need to water is dig down a few inches and check for moisture. If it’s dry, water…..Donald

nice work donald :) i may break ground on my first garden this spring . i tilled them many times for grandpa but never had one of my own . got me a little old sears suburban tractor with all the implements :) wish me luck

Wooooohooo! Awesome. Looking forward as always to see how they come out! My little Candy sprouts seem to be happy. They have the best spot in the garden for the wintertime. lol In February, I'm going to transplant and cut the tops a bit like you did a few years ago. well...assuming they grow like yours did to that point! lolll

@czyhrs ...Thank you and you're very welcome......Donald

@bulldogjerry ...Hey Jerry, the variety is "Candy" and I order from Morgan County Seeds. Onions are expensive no matter where you get em. Think I paid $25 for the pkt. The weather is suppose to turn cold this week so I'm not expecting to see em mark the row for about 2+ weeks......Donald

@shartne ...I do enjoy planting time......Donald

Since lots of folks don’t have seeders/planters I try to show how to plant by hand. I do have a Covington planter for the tractor and a walk behind EarthWay. Not many planters can handle small seeds well. I’m in the process of testing the new Hoss Planter for both large and small seeds……Donald

@wideawake73 ...Glad you enjoy.....Donald

Love the row, Donald! Now if you'll shoot to draw one that looks like a dogs hind leg, it'll look like mine. LOL jeff

There are long day varieties for planting up north and short day varieties for planting in the south. Make sure you’re buying the right ones for your area. “Candy” onions are neutral day onions and can be planted anywhere……Donald

@TheOntarioGardener ...Yes it does come in handy......Donald

@borderbubba … If you’re planning on transplanting in February then close spacing is OK. I won’t be transplanting so I spaced em out a bit……Donald

man that looks like fun.

Because I had 3/4 PVC handy I used it. I also have a 4 ft. piece like yours to plant with......Donald

@TheSonoman1976 ...I wasn't feeling 100% the day I shot the video. Just a little tired I guess.....Donald

@phenomenon805 ...You're very welcome......Donald

@jude1c9v ... Try planting seedlings instead of the bulbs. You'll also need to plant the right type of onion for your area. Lots of folks order theirs from Dixondale Farms in TX.......Donald

If I could only have one tool it would be a PTO Tiller. Best tool I ever bought for the garden. Next would be a Middle Buster, Row Hippers and a set of Rolling Cultivators. A planter would be nice but not 100% necessary. With those tools you could plant any size garden from small to XXXL…..Donald

Donald, thanks for the videos, helpful plus fun to watch. I noticed when you planted the onion seed, it looked like you had a handmade tool for your small seeds. Is that 1/2" pvc that you have cut? I've made one very similar, works well for small seeds. I also use 1/2" pvc to plant my beans. I have the rows roped off, dug a small trench, then use a 4 foot piece of pvc, put the seeds in one end, gravity takes them to the earth. This keeps me from bending over with my bad knees.

@RTPgardenguy ...I don't cover mine in winter. The growth does slow down when it gets cold but starts again when temps start warming up......Donald

@Hoovesandpaws61 ...I don't plant garlic but I think this is the time of the year to do so......Donald

@webcajun thanks so much. I'll look them up--been needing a good seed source. :)

@HuntGaryHunt ...That's country living, got to just love it......Donald

@DeanHarryman ... It's the right time to plant em so they should do real well......Donald

@webcajun I've done that many times my friend. Even in 4wd, mine are crooked. I anticipate the end of the row too much I think. I have noticed that if I take the loader off, I make em straighter. I guess it's a weight thing. jeff

@DesertDigger1 ...Thanks for the tip, may give it a try.....Donald

Great video as always Donald. What variety are you planting this year? - Mark

good video

I've been enjoying your videos, especially the ones about onions. Like me (on the Mississippi Gulf Coast) you must have been hit pretty hard by that storm system that went through last week and I was wondering if your onions got blown down like mine did and are they standing back up now? Mine looked bad but are now standing back up and looking pretty good.

@Fielderfarms ...You're welcome......Donald

@greatwf ...Thanks.......Donald

Hey Donald.... Good vids as always. :) How big is your farm? Are you the only one working on it?

good vid

Thought it was too late in the year (even in FL) to plant onions? I am no expert though : ) I have the seeds, will try it. Thanks.

@CreazioniPinnacolo ... LOL The color changes with the amount of moisture in the soil......Donald

@BolognaRingRanch …Rather than lowering the hippers all the way down on the first pass I think if I’d hold up a bit where it wouldn’t dig in so much it’d do a lot better. Finish the row on the second pass…..Donald

@bekados ...Yes they are "Candy". I order most of my seeds from Morgan County Seeds.....Donald

@lsukitten ... I would plant it sometime in late Dec - early Jan when the tree is dormant......Donald

"don't let go", "hang in there", "don't give up"

@markhess ...Hey Mark, still planting "Candy" which seem to do real well.....Donald

@waymons ... The variety is "Candy" and I order them from Morgan County Seeds.......Donald

@jerseyrandy ...Hey Randy, I know this works down here in Zone 8 but not sure how well in your area. I would maybe try a short section just to see.....Donald

@d1da5a ...Hey I understood most of that. Thanks......Donald

Hi Don, does frost bother the onions over the winter? Do you cover them with anything (straw)? Thanks for the video's!

@HWhit9000 ...Hey Howard, for transplants you could have planted them a lot closer but that's OK you'll do just fine......Donald

@holtontwo ...LOL got one on planting beets coming up next......Donald

@webcajun I bet that's the ticket. I've been burying them in the first pass. Used the second for height. You shore is a smart feller. I'll try that. jeff

@FreeCirclesPastor ... You're welcome......Donald

Are your seeds ( corn and onion so far that I have seen) brightly colored because they are gmo or is there another reason?

Seeds are treated to control disease, especially when planted early in cool soil. GMO seeds haven’t made it to the home garden yet…..Donald

@GriffinElliot ...Thanks.....Donald

Hi Donald I have a question. My dad gave me a Satsuma tree. it's currently in a bucket. Should I plant it now or wait till spring? What is the best time of year to plant it? Thanks!!

@WE3HINES ... I'll be doing updates showing their progress. There's no place like home.......Donald

@daretohaveorangehair ...Thanks.....Donald

I planted my onions by hand. Unfortunately, I don't have a big tractor, just two hand working female hands. Anyway---here it is August in Tennessee and all I have are dead plants and onions that are about the size of marbles and hard as rocks. Any suggestions? Sure glad I don't have to rely on them this year to survive. Please help! I planted the big yellow ones. Can't remember the name.

@galegregory97comcast ... Let em make a seed head, let it dry then shake the seeds out. Non-hybrids only....Donald

i also would like to know where you get the seeds

Seems like lots of work. Why not invest in a seeder for the tractor? Just wondering.. Looking good though. Those red or white onions?

@BolognaRingRanch ...Hey Jeff, had I not put that tractor in 4WD it would have been nothing nice. I still ended up with a little curve on the other end. Kind of looks like a ? mark. : ) ......Donald

Hey Donald - What kind of onions did you plant? Where did you get the seeds and what was the cost? Even buying in bulk I paid nearly $20 for 5,000 seeds. How long will it take for the seeds to sprout up through the dirt? Thanks, Jerry

You might have already answered this, but how often do you water the onions?

Why did you choose to plant in ground this year and not in container?

@jagan4uhere ... You see approx 5 acres in the videos and yes I do 99% of it.....Donald

Hi Donald. Are these the candy onions as well? Where do you get these seeds? Thanks! Becca

@mrsmagandelatour ... No I don't......Donald

hey web Cajun can onion seed be planted in the early spring and in the summer without bolting thanks

@thunder0880 ...Because these won't get transplanted. I'm letting them grow right where they are.....Donald

hi i was wondering if you plant wheat?

? can you make your seeds from your onion's if so how is it done ??

how many onions you get out of that 100 foot row.

What do you say at the end of every video?

@TheSemperfidude ...Hey Roger, you may have something there. Give it try and make a video for us to check out. Who knows you may be able to sell those things on TV, $19.95.....but wait if you order now. : ) .......Donald

@LetsGetCooken ... Plant em, you'll do just fine......Donald

Sir how does a heavy ractor affect the compacion of your soil? No big deal or is it. Yourtractor weighs tons.

@sugerbear520 ...Thanks.......Donald

It means “don’t let go” but it can mean “don’t give up”, “hand in there”…..Donald

@memberson ...If it works for you stick with it.......Donald

gosh pa

@NoNORADon911 ... Not too late, give em a try......Donald

is it just me or is your soil turning more brown..used to look more red i thought. lol. maybe that worm cast tea is doing it.

... Since I won’t be transplanting or doing very much thinning I’d say 400-500……Donald