Multiplier Onions Storage and Planting

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Chillybean (Zone 5a) Sep 19, 2011

I was given some of these, enough to eat with more for planting in the spring. How should I store these until the time for planting? We've never stored onions for long term use, only buying what we will use in a short time.

A couple springs ago we planted onions and they did about as well as anything we try growing. (Meaning poorly) I was told about how deep, but what type of soil is best for these and what type of nutrients would they like? Oh and what about spacing?

I think I asked all the important questions. :) Thank you for any help.

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NatureLover1950 Vicksburg, MS(Zone 8a) Sep 20, 2011

Here's a site with lots of good info. I don't know about up there in your climate but down here I grow enough during the summer for table use plus extras to grow during the winter. They keep in the ground very nicely but your climate may be too cold. I do dry them between the end of summer (after they have started to set seed I dig them all up) so that I can plant some in the fall. BTW, I've chopped them up and bagged them in Food Saver bags for the freezer--they're great in soup, stew, etc.

http://www.southernexposure.com/garlic-and-perennial-onion-growing-guide-ezp-29.html

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