Can i start onions in the spring?

[drewskimac]

I live in Zone 7 and have heard that I am supposed to start onions in the fall in my zone. Is this true? Cannot I grow them by starting in spring? The stores sell onion starts/sets in the spring, so I don’t see why I wouldn’t be supposed to start them in spring? Which varieties should I grow if staring in spring ?

 

[R2elk]

I live in Zone 7 and have heard that I am supposed to start onions in the fall in my zone. Is this true? Cannot I grow them by starting in spring? The stores sell onion starts/sets in the spring, so I don’t see why I wouldn’t be supposed to start them in spring? Which varieties should I grow if staring in spring ?

Short answer is yes you can plant them in the spring.

I recommend starting with onion plants rather than onion sets (small bulbs).

Selecting the right onion for your area.

Onion Planting Guide

Onion Plant Comparison Table

 

[fldiver97]

Agree with OP.... half of the time I plant onions in the spring.... Somehow the fall planting just falls by the wayside

 

[drewskimac]

Short answer is yes you can plant them in the spring.

I recommend starting with onion plants rather than onion sets (small bulbs).

Selecting the right onion for your area.

Onion Planting Guide

Onion Plant Comparison Table

Thankyou both! How do I acquire onion plants? The ones i've used before are just bulbs about the size of a garlic clove. I don't believe i've ever seen actual plant starts.

 

[Molpet]

Thankyou both! How do I acquire onion plants? The ones i've used before are just bulbs about the size of a garlic clove. I don't believe i've ever seen actual plant starts.

I order mine from the place r2elk linked to

 

[drewskimac]

I ordered them from where was linked. Hope I have good results!