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 ...

Considered one of the oldest cultivated plants, onions are thought to have originated in Central Asia. They have been cultivated for 5,000 years, but were likely consumed long before that because, ...

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Like humans who have similar traits to our relatives, so does the plant genus, Allium, part of the Amaryllidaceae family. The Allium genus is made up of edibles (onion, garlic, leeks, chives) and ...

You might think it is still early to think about vegetable gardening. Of course the average last frost is still a ways off but many plants will tolerate some nighttime freezing and cool temperatures.

Do you know the difference between chives, scallions and green onions? Chives are smaller, thinner and have a milder onion flavor. Green onions are the same as scallions. They have long, slender sides ...

You don't need a big garden to grow delicious onions at home—a bright location, the right container, and well-draining soil is all it takes to yield flavorful results. Whether you have a small balcony ...

Keep these tips in mind for a delicious harvest. Green onions are great for topping salads, stir-fries, and other meals, and the best part is that you can easily grow these versatile vegetables in ...

A versatile kitchen favorite brings fresh flavor and easy greenery indoors, proving there's more to indoor gardening than ...

Onions require a lot of light for active growth, so they should be placed on a windowsill where they will receive enough sunlight. A south or east window will be optimal, as they will provide the most ...

An exhibitor inspects the red onions during the annual East African seeds Agricultural Farmers Field Day at Wambugu Farm in Nyeri. [Kibata Kihu, Standard] Onions are a hardy, cool season crop closely ...