How is an onion like a tightwad’s wallet? He cries when either is opened. Speaking of onions, I grew up in a German household where potatoes, cabbage and onions were mealtime staples. No hotdish was ...

Q I have planted onion sets for a few years. The onions grow well, but they send up flower stalks and never produce large bulbs. How do I grow large onion bulbs? A Your experience with onion sets ...

In our area and latitude, late January to early February is the ideal time to start sowing seeds indoors for onion transplants. There are several advantages to growing your own onion transplants ...

What is the correct size for an onion in recipes? Some recipes call for small, medium and large onions. Compared to what? In general, a large onion is about the size of a 1-cup measuring cup, a medium ...

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Onions are the most common produce staple found in kitchens around the world. They are used in virtually all cuisines in a wide array of recipes. Most home cooks are only familiar with the few basic ...