Onion
Allium cepa
Onions are a versatile and essential vegetable used in cuisines worldwide. They are known for their pungent flavor, which becomes sweeter when cooked. Onions are used in a wide range of dishes, from soups and stews to stir-fries and salads.
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Growing Guide for
1 Sow seeds indoors (if applicable)
Sow seeds indoors in seed starting mix, 2cm deep. Keep soil moist and warm.
2 Sow seeds outdoors or plant sets
Sow seeds outdoors or plant onion sets 2cm deep, spacing them 5-10cm apart in rows 30cm apart.
3 Transplant seedlings (if applicable)
Transplant seedlings outdoors when they are large enough to handle, spacing them as recommended.
4 Weed regularly
Keep the onion patch free of weeds to prevent competition for resources.
5 Cut off flower buds
Remove any flower buds that appear to prevent the plant from bolting and diverting energy from bulb development.
6 Harvest onions
Harvest onions when the leaves turn yellow and collapse. Loosen the roots and lift the bulbs gently.
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