How to Plant Sprouted Onions: 14 Steps
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1. Gather materials: You will need sprouted onions, a garden bed or pot, well-draining soil, compost, gardening gloves, trowel or small shovel, watering can or hose, and organic fertilizer.
2. Choose the location: Select an area in your garden with full sunlight where the onions will receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
3. Prepare the soil: Mix well-draining soil and compost in equal parts. Fill your garden bed or pot with this mixture, allowing 4 inches of space below the rim to accommodate your onions.
4. Create planting holes: Dig holes with your trowel roughly 4-5 inches apart from each other and 2 inches deep. The size of the planting hole should be slightly larger than the onion bulb.
5. Remove the outer layers: Gently peel back any papery layers or browning skins from the sprouted onions without damaging the sprouts or roots.
6. Place onions in holes: Position the sprouted onion, bottom side down, in each hole so that the roots are fully covered and the growing sprout is above ground.
7. Cover with soil: Gently fill each hole with soil until only half-inch of sprouted tip is visible above ground level.
8. Apply fertilizer (optional): If desired, sprinkle organic fertilizer over each planting hole to promote vigorous growth.
9. Water thoroughly: Use a watering can or hose to evenly saturate your freshly planted onions until the soil is thoroughly moist but not waterlogged.
10. Mulch (optional): Add a layer of mulch around your onion plants to help retain moisture and restrict weed growth.
11. Keep up with watering: Consistently water your onions every few days, maintaining moist but not soggy conditions in their growing environment.
12. Monitor for pests: Check your onion plants regularly for signs of pests such as thrips or aphids, and treat appropriately with organic pesticides or integrated pest management measures if needed.
13. Harvest at the appropriate time: Allow your onions to mature for about 100 to 120 days, depending on the variety. Onions are ready for harvest when their green tops begin to yellow and fall over.
14. Store properly: Once harvested, wait 1-2 days to let the onions dry before storing them in a cool, dark place like a pantry or root cellar.
By following these 14 steps, you can successfully replant sprouted onions and enjoy their bounty for months to come. Happy gardening!