The other thing is to get "day neutral" plants. Here in Mid-Missouri, we do not have excessively long or short days so day neutral onions do best here. The variety I like best is candy onions.

There are short-day onions, intermediate-day (or day-neutral onions), and long-day onions, with different varieties in each of the three categories.

Intermediate-day (day-neutral) onions grow best from 32-42° N and are triggered into bulbing when days are between 12-14 hours long. In cooler climates, they are usually planted in spring and ...

According to the Virginia Master Gardener Handbook, the best choice of onion to grow in Virginia is a day neutral, early maturing variety. Long day onions are a Northern variety and require 16 hour ...

Plant name: "Super Star" onion (Allium cepa). Type of plant: Bulb. Description: A 2001 All-America Selections (AAS) winner, this is the first onion hybrid to win an AAS distinction. It has mild ...

In the tropics, only short day or day neutral onion varieties will form bulbs. These thrive in warm to hot climates of 15 to 30 degrees Celsius.

There are short-day onions, intermediate-day (or day-neutral onions), and long-day onions, with different varieties in each of the three categories.

In the tropics, only short day or day neutral onion varieties will form bulbs. These thrive in warm to hot climates of 15 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Onions can be a great vegetable for backyard and container gardens. They take up minimal space, and are relatively forgiving for beginners; plus, they attract few pests. They also make excellent ...