{"id":5628,"date":"2023-06-26T18:59:52","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T18:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/?p=5628"},"modified":"2023-06-27T19:22:34","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T19:22:34","slug":"growing-onions-in-containers-a-beginners-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/growing-onions-in-containers-a-beginners-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Growing Onions in Containers: A Beginner&#8217;s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5628\" class=\"elementor elementor-5628\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31f87d4 subhead-img-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"31f87d4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f7b010d header3-open-maintitle elementor-widget 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Containers? \n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/growing-onions-in-containers-a-beginners-guide\/#Step-by-Step_Guide_for_Planting_Onions\" title=\"Step-by-Step Guide for Planting Onions\">Step-by-Step Guide for Planting Onions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/growing-onions-in-containers-a-beginners-guide\/#How_to_Care_for_Onion_Plants\" title=\"How to Care for Onion Plants ?\">How to Care for Onion Plants ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/growing-onions-in-containers-a-beginners-guide\/#Tips_for_Harvesting_and_Storing_Onions\" title=\"Tips for Harvesting and Storing Onions \">Tips for Harvesting and Storing Onions <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a 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.elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking to add some flavor to your home-cooked meals? What about growing your own onions in a container garden? It&#8217;s easier than you might think! Not only will you be able to enjoy fresh onions straight from your garden, but you&#8217;ll also have the satisfaction of growing your own food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This step-by-step guide will show you everything you need to know about growing onions in containers. From choosing the right container to harvesting and storing your onions, we&#8217;ve got you covered.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So roll up your sleeves and get ready to dig in.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21147683 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"21147683\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-665a0261 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"665a0261\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Should You Grow Onions in Containers?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a67d504 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a67d504\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growing onions in containers is an excellent way to add fresh, healthy vegetables.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onions are low in calories and <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/onion-benefits\">high in vitamin C, B6, folate,<\/a> and fiber,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> making them a nutritious addition to any meal.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, growing your onions can save you money on groceries and provide a fun and rewarding hobby.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Container gardening allows you to grow onions in small spaces, such as balconies or patios, making it accessible for those with no access to a traditional garden.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-195a04ee subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"195a04ee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f3c945 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f3c945\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_the_Varieties_for_Growing_Onions_in_Containers\"><\/span>Discover the Varieties for Growing Onions in Containers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60bf151 header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"60bf151\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/onions+webp\/stock-photo-perak-malaysia-february-varieties-of-onions-and-garlic-on-the-shelves-for-sale-and-2265902031.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"onion varieties\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-510816c1 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"510816c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onions are a versatile vegetable that comes in many varieties, each with its own unique flavor and growing requirements. Regarding container gardening, choosing onion varieties that are well-suited to growing in small spaces is important.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the best onion varieties for growing onions in containers:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>White Lisbon: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a popular variety of scallion well-suited for container gardening. It has a mild, sweet flavor and is great for adding to salads and stir-fries.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Evergreen Bunching<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Another variety of scallion perfect for container gardening, the Evergreen Bunching has a strong, oniony flavor and grows well in small spaces.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Red Baron:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A sweet, mild onion perfect for adding to salads and sandwiches, the Red Baron is also well-suited to container gardening.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Tokyo Long White: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a long, slender onion with a sweet, mild flavor, perfect for stir-fries and other Asian dishes. It grows well in containers and can be harvested young as a scallion.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ab88d98 header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"6ab88d98\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-302e4aaf things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"302e4aaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are the Best Conditions for  Growing Onions in Containers?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4470372a header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4470372a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>When Should You Plant Onions?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your climate, onions can be planted in the <\/span><b>spring or fall<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In cooler climates, onions should be planted in the spring, while in warmer climates, they can be planted in the fall. Onions typically take<\/span><b> 90-120 days to mature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so plan your planting accordingly.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Where Should You Plant Onions?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onions require full sun and well-draining soil to thrive. When planting onions in containers, choose a <\/span><b>container at least 6 inches deep<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with drainage holes at the bottom. Additionally, place the container in a location that receives at least 6-8 hours of sunlight daily.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59656d97 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"59656d97\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ec89ae9 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ec89ae9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What do you need  Growing Onions in Containers?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-279e4370 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"279e4370\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For growing onions in containers, you will need the following:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A container that is at least 6 inches deep with drainage holes at the bottom<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-quality potting soil<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onion sets or seeds<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A balanced fertilizer<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mulch<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scissors or Pruning Shears<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c7b6316 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"4c7b6316\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-365aed0a things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"365aed0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Guide_for_Planting_Onions\"><\/span>Step-by-Step Guide for Planting Onions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-279edb72 subhead-img-txt-num e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"279edb72\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76ec8388 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"76ec8388\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dfd4b9c header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6dfd4b9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/onions+webp\/stock-photo-gardener-planting-bulbs-in-pot-at-home-tulip-bulbs-growing-in-container-autumn-gardening-work-1855344979.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"planting onion seeds in the container\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d6c7a2d header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d6c7a2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here is a step-by-step guide for growing onions in containers:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select a container with a minimum depth of 6 inches and a diameter of 12 inches. Make sure it has proper drainage holes at the bottom.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onions grow best in loose and well-draining soil. Mix equal parts of <\/span><b>peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to create a lightweight and porous soil mix.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you grow onions from seeds, <\/span><b>soak them in water for 24 hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before planting. This helps to soften the seed coat and promote germination.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are growing onions from seeds, plant them in small pots or seed trays with the pointy end up and the root end down<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the seedlings are about 2 inches tall, transplant them into the container. Space them <\/span><b>4-6 inches apart<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, bury them <\/span><b>1-2 inches deep<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the soil.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water the soil thoroughly after planting the onion seeds or sets. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. <\/span><b>Onions need 1-2 inches of water per week<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onions require full sun exposure for at least 6 hours a day. Place the container in a sunny and well-ventilated spot.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spread a layer of mulch over the soil surface to retain moisture and suppress weed growth. Use <\/span><b>straw, shredded leaves, or grass clippings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as mulch.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-438695cc header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"438695cc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5756e2c8 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5756e2c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Care_for_Onion_Plants\"><\/span>How to Care for Onion Plants ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b091e66 header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b091e66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/onions+webp\/stock-photo-growing-green-onions-in-box-gardening-inside-house-green-onion-growth-tov-view-2272660459.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"onions in the gardening box\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52bf4bad header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52bf4bad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Water and fertilize regularly: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onions need consistent moisture and nutrients to grow well. Water the plants deeply once a week and fertilize with a liquid fertilizer <\/span><b>every 2-3 weeks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Do not add fertilizer when the onion start to bulb. Avoid overhead watering as it can increase the risk of disease<\/span><\/p><p><b>Thin the plants:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Thin the plants when they reach <\/span><b>4-5 inches in height<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Remove the weak or overcrowded plants to give space to the healthy ones.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Check for Weeds:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Keep the area around your container free of weeds, as they can compete for nutrients and water. Use a hand weeder to remove any weeds as they appear.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Monitor Pests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Onions grown in containers are susceptible to a few pests and diseases, including <\/span><b>onion maggots<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>thrips<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>downy mildew<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Use <\/span><b>insecticidal soap<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>neem oil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to control pests. Make sure to read the label carefully and follow the instructions for application.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Watch out for Diseases<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Botrytis Leaf Blight:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This fungal disease causes brown spots on the leaves and stems of onion plants. If your onion plants are infected, you can use a <\/span><b>fungicide containing chlorothalonil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to control the disease. Botrytis leaf blight can be prevented by avoiding overcrowding and ensuring good air circulation.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Onion Maggots:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Onion maggots are small white larvae that feed on the roots of onion plants. They can be prevented by covering your container with a floating row cover or insect netting. If you have an infestation, you can use an <\/span><b>insecticide containing spinosad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to control the pests.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24f78bf header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"24f78bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bdc553 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1bdc553\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Harvesting_and_Storing_Onions\"><\/span>Tips for Harvesting and Storing Onions <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f90a658 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f90a658\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/onions+webp\/stock-photo-seeds-of-onion-with-sprouts-in-yellow-container-stored-for-landing-in-garden-bed-in-spring-1977330233.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"harvested onions in basket\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-daecac7 header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"daecac7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvesting and storing onions is the most rewarding part of the growing process. Here are some tips for harvesting and storing onions grown in containers.<\/span><\/p><p><b>When Is the Right Time to Harvest Onions?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time to harvest onions depends on the variety and growing conditions. Generally, onion plants are ready to be harvested when the tops begin to yellow and fall over. Wait a few days after the tops have fallen over before harvesting to allow the bulbs to mature fully.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Top Techniques for Harvesting Onions<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To harvest onions grown in containers:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a garden fork or small shovel to loosen the soil around the bulb.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently pull the onion out of the container, not damaging the bulb.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave the onion plants dry for a few days in a warm, dry, well-ventilated area.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>How to Store and Preserve Onions<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onions can be stored for several months if they are properly cured and stored. To cure onions:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spread them in a single layer in a warm, dry, and well-ventilated area for 2-3 weeks.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the onions are cured, remove any dry or loose skins and cut off the tops.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store onions in a cool, dark, and dry location, such as a pantry or root cellar.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid storing onions near potatoes or other fruits and vegetables that release ethylene gas, which can cause onions to spoil.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-672a23d header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"672a23d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30866d7 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"30866d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perfect_Companions_for_Your_Onion_Plants\"><\/span>Perfect Companions for Your Onion Plants <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d86507c header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d86507c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onions are great companion plants in the garden because they repel pests and help improve the flavor of many other plants. Here are some plants that make great companions for onions when grown in containers:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrots\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomatoes\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peppers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basil\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cilantro\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can create a healthier and more productive container garden by planting these companion plants alongside your onions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57ac60bc subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"57ac60bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77bd09ed things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77bd09ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">It's time to take action!<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-269bdf3d know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"269bdf3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growing onions in containers is a great way to enjoy fresh, flavorful ones at home. Following these tips and techniques, you can enjoy a bountiful harvest of fresh, delicious onions from your container garden.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So why not try it and start growing your own onions in containers today? Not only will you enjoy the rewards of a successful harvest, but you will also be able to appreciate the satisfaction of growing your own food<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Growing Onions in Containers: A Beginner&#8217;s Guide Are you looking to add some flavor to your home-cooked meals? What about growing your own onions in a container garden? It&#8217;s easier than you might think! 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