Want Big, Sweet Onions from Your Own Garden?
Unlock the secrets to reliable onion harvests, even if you’ve struggled in the past! This practical, step-by-step guide gives you everything you need to select, plant, grow, and harvest onions successfully—in Texas or anywhere with challenging weather.
What You’ll Learn in This Guide
- How to choose the right onion type (short-day, long-day, or intermediate) for your region and goals.
- Proven soil prep and planting techniques for Texas and Southern gardens—includes expert tips for clay, sand, and raised beds.
- The best planting times for onions in your area (don’t follow national advice—get local results!).
- Step-by-step bulb formation, watering routines, fertilization, and troubleshooting for pests and disease.
- How and when to harvest, cure, and store onions for maximum flavor and shelf life.
Table of Contents
- Meet Your Onion: Choosing the Right Variety
- Planning & Preparing Your Garden Bed
- Onion Planting Made Simple
- Water, Fertilizer & Daily Care
- Pests, Diseases & Easy Fixes
- Troubleshooting: Solving Common Onion Woes
- Harvest, Curing & Storage
- Frequently Asked Questions
About the Author
Written by Stephanie Suesan Smith, Ph.D., master gardener.
With decades of hands-on gardening and soil science experience in Dallas and across Texas, Stephanie translates advanced research into easy, proven steps for everyday gardeners.
Ready to Grow Onions?
Available from Amazon as an ebook or paperback.
Is This Guide for You?
This guide is for you if:
- You’re confused about which onions grow well in Texas or the South.
- Your onions have failed to bulb—again!
- You want clear, simple instructions without the fluff.
- You need planting dates and tips that actually work in your region.
