Onion Harvest 2022 - How to Grow a New Crop Thoughtfully
My intention for the 2022 season was to grow a successful onion crop.
And I did! I planted 72 onion sets and harvested 70.
This post isn't about bragging. I wanted to share how I did it, and I hope it will help you when you want to grow a particular crop that seems too difficult, or one that you've failed growing in the past.
Step 1: Set the Intention
The biggest step is to set your...
How to Grow Onions
I've not been super-successful growing onions in the past, but then, I never really dug in and learned how to grow them well.
In this article, I'll share what I've learned about growing onions, and we'll both have a great crop this year!
This turned into a long article - if you want the summary, scroll to the bottom.
Types of Onions
Onions are an old, old crop. Humans have been cultivating onions for at least...
My Most Frustrating Crop of 2021
I admit, I don't know everything about growing vegetables. I do have experience and experience helps a lot, but there's always something to learn.
This year, I was exasperated by onions! Onions are supposed to be easy to grow, but I just didn't get it. My crop failed, and I was frustrated.
What's happening to my onions?
(Onion tops in the foreground)
My Incorrect Growing Method
I planted my onions in...
