How to grow onions and garlic at home

Garlic, onion and shallot belong to the  Liliaceae family   , but they have different shoots. While shallots produce   3 or 4 bulbs per plant, onions usually  produce only   one. Regardless of the type of onion, such as white, red, yellow or spring onion, taking care of it is simple. These plants   do not require a lot of water   , but they need soil enriched with organic substance. However, too nutritious soil could cause the bulbs to rot.

The right time for sowing and choosing the soil

To prepare   growing onions,   you must first   obtain seeds or bulbs   . It is important to know that onions are usually planted   in spring   , preferably in March or April, or in September or October for those who live in the southern hemisphere. For cultivation the pot should be   about 30 cm deep and about 30 cm wide   . In each pot it is possible to plant at least two onions, using different seeds or two bulbs. Finally, it is advisable to choose a light soil enriched with   natural fertilizer.

Grow onion

To start growing onions, the first thing to do is prepare the soil, which   should not be too clayey or sandy   . It is best to have loose soil so that the onion can grow freely. In this way it will be possible to obtain adequate nutrients also through the use of   natural fertilizers.