A wrong choice in choosing a variety and spacing might be the reason for no bulb during the harvest, as the Onions plant should be at least a few inches apart.
Remember that the spacing for the Onion plant depends upon the purpose and area inside your home. Scroll down to know in detail.
What is the Best Time to Plant Onions?
Although the bulbous Onion is native to southwestern Asia, featuring dry arid climates, they prefer temperate conditions for growth and bulb formation.
However, the planting time may vary depending on the variety you choose for Onions, as three different types of Onions depend upon a certain amount of sunlight.
- Short Day Onion: Grown in the south at a 35ºlatitude during the fall or early winter, the Onions require at least 10 to 12 hours of light.
- Intermediate Day Onion: These Onions require at least 12 to 14 hours of sunlight, possible only if sown in mid-fall to early spring.
- Long Day Onion: Many are native to the northern area with a demand of 14 to 16 hours of sunlight, possible only if sown 10-12 weeks before the last frost hits.
How Far Apart Do You Plant Onions?
After choosing the variety, you can plant Onions in your garden (outdoors) or indoors in a container, but before that, understand the gap to be maintained.
Such unhealthy competition results in smaller or no bulbs at all. So to make your cultivation worthy, know the optimum distance required by Onions.
| Germination Media | Container | Garden |
|---|---|---|
| Seeds | 1 inches apart for greens 2 inches apart for small to medium bulb 4 to 6 inches apart for large bulbs | 2 to 4 inches apart in a 12 to 15 inches apart row |
| Sets | 1 inches deep nad 2 inches apart for small bulbs 4 to 5 inches apart for large bulbs | 3 to 4 inches apart |
| Transplants | 2 to 3 inches apart | 6 inches apart with 12 to 18 inches between rows |
Take reference from the video for a visual aid!
From Editorial Team
Conclusion!
If you want Onions and greens for salad, choose the seeding method and follow the transplanting method if your goal is large bulbs.
Follow the spacing and choose the variety per your location to increase the yield and minimize the risk of pest and disease infestation by utilizing the garden space to its fullest.
