Planting Onions, Seed To Harvest - The Definitive Guide

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2 жыл бұрын

Growing Onions Made Easy! Onions are hardy, low-maintenance plants that require very little for such a big burst of flavor. Unfortunately, they can give you trouble when I comes to getting actually bulbs at harvest time.
Well, until now. In this video, I'll show you the 3 ways to plant Onions, including an in-depth tutorial on how I've been planting my Onions no-till and no-dig for the last 10 years. Timing and variety is everything, and by the end you'll be an Onion Master, harvesting giant bulbs like its nothing! :-)
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@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

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@halburd1 2 жыл бұрын

i thought you were going to show us HOW to get the onion seeds. nada here

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

@@halburd1 that's a two year process.... Onions are biennial plants. What gave you the impression I was raising the onions for seeds?

@damien884 2 жыл бұрын

Good tutorial but a tip is work on your upspeak. It distracts from what you’re trying to say

@matrixdecoded4226 Жыл бұрын

I am wanting to grow onions from seed. A number of people have commented that onions are biennial. Others don't mention it. This in itself is confusing. My impression is if they are biennial they take two seasons (years) to fully mature. Is this correct? What do you do after the first year? Do you harvest and store them through winter for replanting or leave them in the ground?

@drunkviggo7263 Жыл бұрын

Another banger! Can you grow onions in containers/grow bags ?

@richm5889 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is the most complete specific crop video I've ever seen on every aspect of starting through harvesting and storage, taking into account location and other variables. Extremely well done, economical in terms of time and commentary at the same time extremely thorough. I haven't grown onions before but as a result of this video I'm going to make a pretty substantial commitment of space in my garden to do it. Thank you!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Rich, that means a lot. Enjoy the weekend! :-)

@sandreawhite7534 Жыл бұрын

This was the best video ever on onions.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sandrea!!!

@phloughergirl 2 жыл бұрын

I just love your videos. Concise, detailed, and lots of practical information. It really helps to see from beginning to end instead of just a portion of the steps that leaves you wondering what to do when xyz happens. ❤️

@gayleridgway8233 2 жыл бұрын

This was the best, most informative video on growing and preparing beds!

@camdor5257 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting: you wait 1 month after last frost day to plant them out. I didn't know that. Thanks for the video!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

For the starts yeah....seeds can go in as soon as last frost is past.....but I wait just that extra little bit for the starters. :-)

@ronniebrace2917 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always so easy to understand- thanks!!

@robbierobinson8819 Жыл бұрын

The best video I have seen on growing onions from start to storage. Thank you.

@fayemcconnell6815 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you So much for these onion videos you made. I failed last year for my first time growing from seed and now I see why!! May this year be an abundant crop as I follow your advice! Go Riders Go! 👍

@jodirauth8847 5 ай бұрын

This is by far the best video/lesson I have ever seen about growing onions

@susanravella6261 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for another great video! I have been using your channel like an encyclopedia this spring for my first real garden! I so appreciate all the good advice!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Susan, I'm so glad you're finding the content helpful!! Happy growing!

@robertsaunders590 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you your way of telling everyone is one of the best I’ve listened to, this will be my first on growing onions from seed I’m now supper excited thank you again

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for that Robert, and best of luck this year! :-)

@VeronicaMeyer_PLANETBONDI Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I have just moved to Finland and living up north, I want to grow onions as like you is part on my every dish. Your guide and tips are excellent and I will be following your suggestions down to a T. I look forward to my journey, thank you! :)

@desertflower9557 2 жыл бұрын

First actual demonstration I’ve seen for onions. It makes it a lot more understood.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, hope it helps!!

@mompuff Жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! I’m learning so much from you!! This Spring in 2023 I’m going to plant my garden in raised beds for the first time 🤗 hopefully is less work than planting it direct on the dirt!! Hopefully it will help me in less work dealing with weeds!! 🙌🏻🦋🙌🏻

@susanmiller2070 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Just pulled my onions early this evening. While it was not my first crop it is my best! Finally some large onions! Cant wait to try again next year!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Right on susan! What variety did you grow?

@keithhilton8869 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks -you have answered a few question. Real good information. Keep the video s coming. Cheers from Aus.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith, appreciate you watching! Enjoy the weekend! :-)

@CityWideGardens Жыл бұрын

Love love love the pace of your vids…. So easy to follow and good info to boot!!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! :-)

@gjsgaming1618 2 жыл бұрын

Another great Video with important information. We have a community garden plot and I tried growing onions previously with no luck. I now know what I did wrong, lots. Glad I found your channel. Cheers!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Hey that's great to hear, hope it helps! :-)

@theapopkagardener2485 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Much needed. I have not been successful growing this crop. I feel confident now! Thank you!!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Best of luck. :-)

@helen2061 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Best video I've seen on growing onions...you explain and illustrate garden techniques so well! I'm going to try again...and that's saying something because I've had zero success in the past 😂

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Helen, that means a lot. I think you'll do great on the next batch... Positive thinking!

@mcquaimc Жыл бұрын

I’ve been searching for some info on how to successfully grow onions and this is the most helpful video yet. Thank you

@TheRipeTomatoFarms Жыл бұрын

Cheers, glad to help! :-)

@Ed19601 Жыл бұрын

With regard to "onions hate competition" I hear other well respected gardeners say to plant nightshade (tomatoes, pepper) in between your onions as it will benefit them

@TheKrispyfort 6 ай бұрын

The onions in my beds are enjoying hanging out with tomato and eggplant 👍 The tomato give shade which helps reduce water evaporation from the substrate

@Del_ita259 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! So well thought out and informative!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciate that! :-)

@pjscelfo916 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this fabulous video.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for watching, appreciate it! :-)

@YoPaulie21 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. You had a lot of very important steps to follow and I feel like I have a really good chance of getting some nice bulbs this year. Cheers.

@jsblastoff Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks boss👍

@neverwise 2 жыл бұрын

So, so useful. Thank you 😊

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you found it so!

@carlannah 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you so much for all your insights and experience!!!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Kelly, thanks for watching!

@hdcoletti 8 ай бұрын

You're the absolute best

@johnmccoy2721 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I learned several tips that contributed to my terrible onion performance this year... Spacing, too deep, over fert. being some big ones. The learning curve is steep sometimes haha. on a side not thank you for not being a click bait title guy, that is sooo annoying. You just title it for what it is, very refreshing THANK YOU

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

I hear you John...its a tricky one sometimes. When you get them down though, they become super low maintenance! :-) Have a great weekend buddy.

@shornallyjames8121 Жыл бұрын

Great information

@jimmcdowell9017 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Jeff. Onion mystery solved. I’m taking this book back to the library.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, happy Onioning!

@kaymack5304 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video. I have planted onions one time and had great results, but I’ve been hearing a lot of people talk about poor onion crops and difficulty growing them so now I’m worried that I just had beginners luck. Hopefully this year will go as well.

@Deathspade66 2 жыл бұрын

watched a few of your videos. subbed. Great content. Great delivery. Enjoyed very much.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for that! Its appreciated more than you know. :-)

@OakKnobFarm 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, great call Jeff!!!! i need to buy onion sets NOW!!!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Don't do sets Dave....make your own starts and have a MUCH better crop in 2022!!

@OakKnobFarm 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I'll definitely consider starting from seed. I just never usually have my lights running that early in the year

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

@@OakKnobFarm they grow FAST.. Just start them at the same time as tomatoes!

@catejordan7244 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I am getting a few good ones for the first time but you answered a few of my questions that no one has ever covered before. I also really like the bit about the fall rye. I have been wanting to try using it but was unclear if it would still grow if it was just cut. I gather you plant it in the fall and cut it down in the spring. I like the craft paper to reinforce killing off the rye.

@lizimtc3322 2 жыл бұрын

buen trabajo good job

@jtharp9265 2 жыл бұрын

Been looking 4 this from beginning to harvest . Live in Montgomery County, Texas so we can plant year around - some things .thank u

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Right on!! You guys will be doing the short day varieties...either early spring, or late fall and over winter them. :-)

@phloughergirl 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Texas as well. While others still have snow on the ground, we already have plants in the ground for a month.

@juliecolbourn8232 2 жыл бұрын

This was so well explained. I have failed when I have tried onions in the past but have bought seeds and am going to try again. I live in northern Ontario 3b so will start them tomorrow. Thanks for the great information.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Right on Julie, you got this! :-)

@stef1lee 2 жыл бұрын

And now I know exactly where I went wrong. Thank you for the video. I'd given up on onions and garlic all together. But I can see where I went wrong and it makes absolute sense why I would not get onions like I imagined I would.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Right on Stefanie, hope it helps! :-)

@PaddyyYY Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I just collected the seeds from a store onion I planted this year. Now I have everything I need to know for next year!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms Жыл бұрын

Perfect! Best of luck!

@rebeccasturtevant9500 8 ай бұрын

How do you store your homegrown onion sets?

@munirasultana2313 Жыл бұрын

Very useful Tips 👍

@jeffreypinder9398 11 ай бұрын

Well done.

@jimacheson4933 2 жыл бұрын

Well done. I learned from this video, it was great!!!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Right on Jim, that's all I cna ask! 🙂

@jimmyrants4342 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!!! Thanks.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, thanks for watching!

@gretchenrodriquez7633 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@citylotgardening6171 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, thanks for watching! :-)

@elisabethjones4917 Жыл бұрын

Cool thank you!

@alvinwarren4602 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I just subscribed!

@drobi0001 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to plant my first onions 🧅

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Right on Del, keep us updated and let us know how it goes! :-)

@pennyp4187 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Penny, thanks for watching!

@samuelluke1659 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

:-)

@wingingitwithrudyree 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro,very informative

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, thanks for watching! :-)

@Quinteros777 2 жыл бұрын

Love your vids!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! :-)

@fullTimeVeganinOhio 2 жыл бұрын

Love the tunes

@blueeyephil 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect video for me. I planted winter rye last fall and I'm ready to plant onion slips. I was thinking now what? It has really shot up this last week. I like the idea of the craft paper and covering with compost. You got me interested in growing my own from seed, maybe next year so I can try several varieties. I only plant a 4x4 bed in my small garden. A small bundle is more than I need so I only buy one variety.

@ZameeniyaSMBY1shafraz Жыл бұрын

You are amazing 👏

@TheRipeTomatoFarms Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks!

@judytelles3518 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, I am learning from you how to grow strawberries this year, I am more confident and enjoying picking my crop and sharing. I know how to look after them the whole year, so not surprised to have you now show me how to grow onions, I planted them too deep this year. What about onion fly. They decimated my beautiful long onions and red onions last year.

@christopherbutera5945 2 жыл бұрын

This will be my first time growing onions from seed. I grew them from sets x before but they did not get very big. I started them early but your video gives me something to go based on

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck! Starting your own seed really is the best way to the biggest bulbs.

@Bev437Sqn 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely doing seeds next year. My starts didn't do great, might be my husband watered them too much. But he promised not to next year. LOL. Homegrown cantaloupe for breakfast. Have a great weekend we are off alert now so much less stress.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear Bev! Enjoy the weekend!!

@fishingwithfilitsa 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

:-)

@williamallison1029 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video BA N Ireland

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers william, thanks for checking it out! :-)

@michaelmarchione3408 2 жыл бұрын

That was a fantastic amount of worthwhile info. Thanks for that!. Do you ever trim the tops on your onions so that the bulbs grow larger? We always just bent them over, but this year I kept them trimmed once in a while. this is a first for me and I haven't actually checked any yet. It is too early. Enjoyed and take care!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, appreciate that! I haven't tried trimming the greenery....might be a good experiment!

@loristrout4741 2 жыл бұрын

I cut and freeze tops as pieces get top heavy. I keep my onions in the ground for 2 years as I live in Tennessee. I have short raised beds. 6 inches or shorter. Last year's plants are giving me next year's seeds. I did 50 new plants from sets that will stay in the ground until next year's harvest and seeds. I probably will not do Broccoli next year as it has lots of leaves but the heads came up no larger than my thumb print and go right to seed. Not even enough for a mouthful. Cauliflower heads have a slightly bigger head but the Earwigs loved the Cheddar one and my white ones are turning purple. Cabbage hopefully are doing good but next year will use bug covers as they are after the outer leaves. Pak Choy got all ate up and then went to seed. First tomatoes got eaten by something as my husband did not pick them as I asked. I had a back operation and he is now in charge.

@hdcoletti 8 ай бұрын

Only good onion video on the internet

@theloosemonkeybackyardgard506 2 жыл бұрын

I’m envious, I want to see a video of you sweating profusely 🤪 as I do in my garden this time of year 😂

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Ohh man, I almost always am!! This was the ONE lucky time where the temperature was quite cool off the Pacific today!!

@theloosemonkeybackyardgard506 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Yep I thought that was the case 🤪 Tired of HI’s in the 110-115 range, hard to stay motivated in the garden 🥵😀

@MultiPolarWorldCo-op 2 жыл бұрын

Thx.

@jessicabolen1512 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your videos! If I'm growing bulb onions in a container, how deep should the container be? Love your videos and your Facebook group is a life saver!

@tammyohlsson7966 2 жыл бұрын

I never see you use a hose , always a water can. Is there a reason for this? Btw, your info is always spot on and appreciated! Blessings!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Mostly for mobility tammy. I like to use my watering time as the time I inspect the crops and just see what's going on with the garden. I do have hoses, but I don't get that intimate interaction with the plants. :-)

@healthconscience4931 Жыл бұрын

I was planting the bulb under the soil like a "bulb". Thanks!!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've done that too....like garlic. They can still grow, just not ideal.

@brandywvstrong9673 2 жыл бұрын

So much information in a great video. I’m definitely going have to watch this more than once. Glad I’m not the only one who garden in slides. Thank you so much. 😊 I do have a question… I actually got a good deal on organic raised garden soil. Can I add coco coir to make it lighter for grow bags? 🤔

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

100% you can Brandy. That's really all potting soil is....compost/soil and peat or coco fiber! :-)

@brandywvstrong9673 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms awesomeness. Have a great weekend. 🥕🧅🧄🥬

@Ed19601 11 ай бұрын

As short day onions bulb at 10-12 hrs daylight, there is nothing stopping them from doing that at higher latitudes, they will do fine at 14-16 hrs as well. The 'problem' as i understand it is that say at 52 degrees latitude, we hit 10 hrs of daylight already mid februari, when it is still freezing even. As we typically sow onions in end-december/januri, the onion hasn't really had time yet to develop leaves, before it starts bulbing, leading to a small bulb. So I tried sowing short day onions (nameless red onion seeds from philippines) at 52 degrees latitude. Before the winter, so they had some more time to grow. That gave me quite decent bulbs

@MichaelJosephJr934 2 жыл бұрын

This was probably the best video I found on onions. Thank You QUESTION: I'm confused why you wait 1 month after first frost date to move outside.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that Michael! Its all going to depend on your zone and climate, but what I try to do is avoid harvesting in the heat of summer. So I either plant them really early for a June harvest....or wait that extra month for a September harvest. That way I'm never harvesting in the hottest part of the year. Cool-harvested onions just taste sooo much sweeter!

@chrisdono7427 6 ай бұрын

I live in NYC. Long day onions? Garlic hard neck? You are the best channel. I feel like you could be my Nieghbor thanks

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 6 ай бұрын

Ha ha we are opposite coasts, but pretty close in climate!! Love it. Yes, long day onions and for sure hardneck garlic that's planted in the fall

@chrisdono7427 6 ай бұрын

Thank you see you in the next one

@kaykringle8241 2 жыл бұрын

My first year not using starts or sets we are starting with seeds😱 Thank you

@yahushaismyshepherd1179 2 жыл бұрын

Did both sets and grew onions from seed. All sets I grew laid over while my onions from seed are still standing. Also my sets flowered so can only be dehydrated not good for long term storage. Next year I will not do sets. Will grow them all by seed!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Ugghh...been there. That's also the problem with sets from a biennial plant....they can be fooled into thinking its their 2nd year (which it actually is) and then they go to flower instead of producing. Yuck! Sorry to hear that!

@mindofmadness5593 2 жыл бұрын

I have green onions that are two years old out in the back. They came from store-bought. Snip about an inch off the bottom, dry for a day or two them replant. They even ovrWintered tho last year it was mostly rain and cold enough but no freezing. [[North Carolina]]. Tried it with bulb onions but no joy yet. I do have two Leeks I planted a month ago that are now full grown-waiting to see if the bolt. My seed onions, well, I got one. Might need better seeds but my raised beds [[still in progress of building]] were started in June so everything is late for Summer, just started Fall to Winter veggies.

@nevaehdoesstuff1092 2 жыл бұрын

I have never been successful growing the seeds past3inches!! I will keep trying..😀

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck Melanie, I know you can do it! Just don't over water them!

@nevaehdoesstuff1092 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I maybe did overwater them!!😀We have been in lockdown in Sydney, Australia for8weeks now, so all I have been doing is cooking, planting seeds & watering! I will try2 cut back water on my onion seeds.😀

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

@@nevaehdoesstuff1092 definitely... Bare bones... That's what onions like the best!

@DarklightTarot Жыл бұрын

I'm wondering which onion is for Australia? Amazing and informative videos. Thankyou

@johnmaclean2040 2 жыл бұрын

❤️

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! :-)

@melaniespencer76 2 жыл бұрын

Great video on growing onions!! Do you have a video on growing leeks?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Melanie...not from seed, just from an existing plant. Should have an entire guide this summer though... : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r92JddBjxMeaZ4E.html

@n2- 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful video. I planted my first onion and garlic sets last fall (zone 8 Oregon) and kept under a row cover. Everything is looking fantastic. Long green leaves 2+ feet. Flower stalks on a few but not many. I pulled a couple to check and they just look like leeks. No bulbs forming (yet). Will the bulbs form? Do I need to wait longer or will the plants just bolt?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Kris! The onions definitely shouldn't be flowering. They are biennial and flower in their 2nd year of growth, which is WELL after we'd harvest the bulbs. Garlic does flower, its called the scape. They are TASTY! But they do need to be removed because they are a drain on the plant. Check this out: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbibedmXrbXPhJ8.html

@darrenlilley1879 2 жыл бұрын

Great guide. One question. I have multi sown my seeds indoors. should I divide them prior to planting outdoors to provide them more room to grow? Thanks

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

I've always just divided them at the time of planting outside Darren, never before. Always works.

@ruthcalsada1440 9 ай бұрын

I’ve been trying to grow a successful onion crop for 3 years now. Trying several different types of onions. With little success, but I’m not giving up. I live in the upper middle section of the US that ‘should’ enable me to grow all types. I want to grow a long keeping onion and one that I can collect garlic scapes from. This may be the same kind. Idk. I love the idea of having a double harvest from a single vegetable. I need advice picking the top onion varieties for my area with these growing desires. Thank you for all your content.

@cindysocold Жыл бұрын

Hi! This is really helpful. I just started to plant onion and I’d like to ask how often do you water the onions?

@peace4peaceful 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid as usual. How do you get onions that big in a small pot? I've been transplanting mine when they are about 4 inches high..skinny ones..lol.

@theplumber4934 2 ай бұрын

Once There was this time at Band Camp !

@growagarden54 2 жыл бұрын

Help! I'm growing walla walla onions in CA 9b, on elevated planters (because I'm old and refuse not to garden although I have a bad back :) It is now mid April, and a few of the onions are staring to bolt because the weather is crazy. 90 degrees last week, and 56 degrees high tomorrow. Should I remove the flower? Or is there no help? Love your videos :)

@ramz1455 Жыл бұрын

Good informative video as always, the Walla Walla small in the first 5-6 seconds; are there two varieties? small and large?

@EE-jc3wp 2 жыл бұрын

I cut a purple onion and left it water and when it started rooting I planted it outside and it’s already sprouting on top. However, my germinating Spanish onion seeds are still not sprouting :/ I guess because they are germinating outside and it’s been 80-90f over here. I’m going to move them under shade to see if that helps.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah Elena, onion seeds are a strange one, germinating at much cooler temps than normal vegetable seeds!

@francisandrecyk5591 2 жыл бұрын

Tried 3 times to grow pickling onions and failed. They grew fast and leggy. Same with dill, parsley, and turnip. Seems like some plants may have a different way to get past that part as a seedling. Other plants like pickling cucumbers, peppers, beans and cantaloupe are doing great. Any tips on the first 4 plants that went bad would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Your videos are great and sure helped me and my son get into gardening as this is my first year.

@life_the_cmax_way191 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Quick question. My bulbs are just starting to form but the growth of greens on top seem too be a little too much and they are falling over. Is it okay to trim the green portion? Info: Grown from seed. Long day variety. I think they are called Patterson. Intercropped w/ my tomatoes so they are probably receiving more fertilizer than needed due to feeding the 'maters.

@c.jazlyn897 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome so Instead of removing that used soil you put brown paper over it? Was that mulch. Smart n cost efficient 🙈can't wait for my onions!

@charlescoker7752 7 ай бұрын

Watched a time laps video. Where you could watch the roots The roots grew down to a good 9 inches. Your soil may for some reason maybe compacted. I live right at the transition from Short to medium day. Any tips for my situation. In my area. Dixondale. Usually their onions are about 50/50 some larger some small. Have heard other You tuber talking about how small they are this season. They are the size of a small drinking straw.

@lorisaunders176 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Jeff…I started my onion seeds feb 14 and. I kept them under grow lights but tho they grew in the tops and I kept them trimmed they did not get much in size in the stocks 🤷🏼‍♀️.I did not over water but kept them moist…so any tips or suggestions as to why the onion green did not grow in diameter? Thanks Lori from Newfoundland

@annag154 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video. You mentioned that the light levels need to be intense but no more than 8 hours a day. Does this eight hour period start immediately after sprouting or do you have to wait till the onion reaches a certain size?

@lorisaunders176 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff,,,I started my onion seeds february 14. I live in central/ northern Newfoundland so I wont be sticking them in the ground til at least mid may. I have been trimming the tops to four inches. They are strong but don’t seem to be growing much around the base. I have them growing under lights for 12 -15 hrs. Still they seem mighty slow growing. Any suggestions that may help? Thanks

@bonniecarlstrom6014 Жыл бұрын

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@Mantra-Ananda Жыл бұрын

Just a question: The only mulch I have available is grass clippings. Do I need the clippings to dry out before putting them on top of soil? Thanks! 💚

@TheRipeTomatoFarms Жыл бұрын

Not at all. I use green grass as a mulch all the time!

@pbl4him 2 жыл бұрын

I planted both sets and from seed this past spring in new raised beds and in the ground. All of them were attacked by the onion maggot. I was so disappointed to get no onions. Do you have any advice for how to handle the onion maggot?