Onions tend to grow very well in rich, organic soils with a pH at 6.5-6.8.Lean, acid soils can limit growth. Get your soil tested to make sure the pH is appropriate and key nutrients are available.

A person holding freshly harvested onions - Compassionate Eye Foundation/natasha Alipour Faridani/Getty Images The common onion (Allium cepa) is a fantastic crop to grow for both beginner and expert ...

Onions take 16 to 24 weeks to grow, depending on whether you start from sets or seeds and which type of onion you plant based on your region. You’ll know they’re ready to harvest when the leaves ...