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 ...

Editor's Note: This is the second column by Elaine Bast about growing onions. Mulch with straw between rows to help retain moisture and stifle weeds. Ensure immature bulbs stay covered with light ...

Planting onions too late usually results in disappointingly small bulbs. If you intend to grow onions from seed, you might want to start them indoors in the late winter/early spring to give them a ...

For gardeners that want to have spring blossoms, October is the month to plant their bulbs. October is the month to plant spring-blooming bulbs because ambient temperatures have moderated and soils ...

With spring upon us, it’s time to think about planting in home gardens. In Iowa, onions are a popular addition to the vegetable garden as they are easy to grow and take up little space. In this ...

Treat fruit trees, pecan trees and shrubs with horticulture-grade dormant oil:to help eradicate scale and other over-wintering insects. Check the label for special instructions regarding temperature ...

Alliums, a type of ornamental onion, produce globe-shaped, pinkish-purple flowers that are a striking addition to any garden. They come in various sizes, but all allium varieties are relatively easy ...

Onions take 16 to 24 weeks to grow, depending on whether you start from sets or seeds and which type of onion you plant based on your region. You’ll know they’re ready to harvest when the leaves ...

Flowering bulbs can be planted in fall or spring, depending on the variety. Bulbs planted in fall need to develop their roots before the first frost and need a freezing period to bloom. Bulbs planted ...