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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
09/06/2017
Onions are not usually eaten for health benefits, but for their culinary attributes. These added advantages make onions an even more attractive crop to grow.
19/11/2019
A number of onion diseases are highly destructive and all prospective onion growers can benefit from knowing about them.
27/11/2019
Onion growing will keep you on your toes! Yet when all the hazards are avoided, it becomes routine and easy.
20/11/2019
Sow the onions, as expected, through the carrot row, but the carrot fly severely damaged the shoots. Why did not the protection work?
08/07/2017
Onions 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.
07/08/2018
You 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’.
25/09/2018
Choosing the right type of onion can be difficult, as the variety has to suit both the area and the planting seasons.
21/11/2019
The infamous cutworm occurs in all vegetable crops, including onions, yet still seems to catch farmers by surprise.
27/11/2019
For the small-scale onion grower, it pays to stay in production as long as possible in order to satisfy a local rural market.
26/11/2019