Here's a step-by-step guide on how to grow onions in containers ยน:
- Choose a container that is at least 8 inches deep and has drainage holes.
- Fill the container with potting soil.
- Place the onion sets 2 inches apart and 1 inch deep in the soil.
- Water the onions thoroughly.
- Place the container in a sunny location.
- Water the onions regularly, especially during dry spells.
- The onions will be ready to harvest in about 3 months.
- Onions are heavy feeders, so they need to be fertilized regularly.
- Use a balanced fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, or a fertilizer specifically formulated for onions.
- Fertilize your onions every two weeks until they start to bulb.
- Once the onions start to bulb, you can stop fertilizing.
