In order for onions to deliver high yields in autumn, there are a few things to watch out for when planting them in spring. We summarize everything important in this guide.
Buying and planting onion sets makes growing onions easier (Allium cepa) immensely in your own garden. The onions are very affordable and promise great harvest success. What you should consider when setting the onions in order to bring in a rich harvest can be found below.
The best time to stick onions
You can put your bulbs in the ground from mid-April. But pay attention to the weather. If the weather forecast is unsteady, it is better to wait a little longer so that night frosts can be excluded. Extreme cold is harmful to the onions.
Location and soil properties
The onion is a low to medium-eating vegetable. A loess or clay soil is best for sticking onions. It is best to enrich the bed in the intended place with compost in autumn so that you will find loose soil properties in spring. Before sticking the onions, you should loosen the bed again deeply. Barren soils can also be mixed with a nutrient-rich vegetable soil such as our peat-free Plantura
Organic tomato & vegetable soil to be improved. The onion also likes it more sunny than shady, so it is important to choose a suitably bright location in your own garden.Ideal insertion depth for onion insertion
The depth depends entirely on the type of onion. In general, the sprout that protrudes from the onion set should be flush with the surface of the soil. Depending on the size and shape, the insertion depth can vary considerably.
Care after plugging
The onion is very easy to care for. When planted neatly in rows, it will make weeding a lot easier. Regular watering is also good for your onions. However, do not be too generous, otherwise waterlogging will result and onions will not like that at all. In the worst case scenario, the onions will start to rot. You should also refrain from additional fertilization. You can find more information and detailed instructions for growing onions here.
