In northern zones, short day onion types grow bigger, sweeter bulbs when autumn planted. There are many varieties available but northern retail outlets rarely carry onion sets in autumn.

No matter where you live or the varieties you choose, these simple tips will help you plant and grow a successful harvest of ...

If you find it, remove and burn infected plants promptly, and don't grow onions on the same site for at least eight years. There's no chemical control or resistant varieties. Onion fly - onions ...

They also make excellent companion plants for a variety of herbs ... intermediate-day (or day-neutral onions), and long-day onions, with different varieties in each of the three categories.