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The onion also known as the bulb onion or common onion is the most widely cultivated and consumed vegetables across the globe
Friday. June 9th, 2017Onions are not usually eaten for health benefits, but for their culinary attributes. These added advantages make onions an even more attractive crop to grow.
Tuesday. November 19th, 2019A number of onion diseases are highly destructive and all prospective onion growers can benefit from knowing about them.
Wednesday. November 27th, 2019Onion growing will keep you on your toes! Yet when all the hazards are avoided, it becomes routine and easy.
Wednesday. November 20th, 2019Sow the onions, as expected, through the carrot row, but the carrot fly severely damaged the shoots. Why did not the protection work?
Saturday. July 8th, 2017Onions have triggers which influence bulbing and bolting, and it’s important to understand these to avoid pitfalls and get the most out of a particular variety.
Tuesday. August 7th, 2018You can trick onions into providing an out-of-season crop ready for market when the price is just about at its peak by planting small bulbs called ‘sets’.
Tuesday. September 25th, 2018Choosing the right type of onion can be difficult, as the variety has to suit both the area and the planting seasons.
Thursday. November 21st, 2019The infamous cutworm occurs in all vegetable crops, including onions, yet still seems to catch farmers by surprise.
Wednesday. November 27th, 2019For the small-scale onion grower, it pays to stay in production as long as possible in order to satisfy a local rural market.
Tuesday. November 26th, 2019