Onion is Scientifically known as Allium cepa. It is a vegetable that is used to make many vegetables and salads. It is very easy to grow onions at home. It can be easily grown by keeping some things in mind. Let’s see how it can be grown at home:
Scientific Name: Allium cepa
Steps to Grow onion at Home
Growing Onions from Onion Bulbs
Onion sets are small pre-grown bulbs, and they are the easiest option for beginners.
Growing onions requires the following materials:
- Onion sets or bulbs
- Pots or garden soil
- A garden bed or container with drainage
Method of growing onion
- Onions require full sunlight to grow. For this, choose a place where the plants get 6-8 hours of sunlight daily.
- Choose well-drained soil rich in organic matter to grow it.
- Loosen the soil to a 6-8 inches depth to grow the plants.
- Add compost or well-rotted manure to increase the nutrients in the soil.
- Place each onion bulb about 1 inch deep in the soil, with the pointed end facing upwards.
- Keep the plants at a distance of 4-6 inches so that they get good space for growth.
- Keep a distance of 12 inches between each row.
- After planting the plants, pour water into the soil to help the bulbs settle.
- Keep the plant’s soil moist but do not let it get waterlogged.
- Remove weeds regularly so that the plants can get all the nutrients and the plants grow well.
- The green tops can be harvested for scallions after 3-4 weeks.
- Onions can usually be harvested 3-4 months after planting when the green leaves turn yellow and fall off.
- After harvesting, allow the onions to dry in a warm, airy place for 1-2 weeks before storing.
Growing onions from scraps
Materials required:
- Onion bottom (root end)
- Small pot or glass of water
- Potting soil and container
Method of growing Onion from Scraps
- Cut off 1-2 inches of the onion bottom (root end) to prepare onion scraps. Let it dry for 24 hours to prevent rotting.
- Now place the root end in a small glass filled with water to cover the roots. Change the water every 2-3 days.
- Now plant the bottom of this onion directly in a pot of soil with the root end down and cover it lightly with soil.
- Place this container in a sunny spot and water lightly to keep the soil or roots moist.
- After a few weeks, you will see that the onion plant has grown and green leaves have started coming out. You can also remove this green onion at this time and use it to make a variety of dishes.
- If the onions are kept for a few more months, they will grow larger after which you can remove them.
- Use well-draining soil to prevent the plant from rotting.
- Use mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
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