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Is it the same for garlic?

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Yes and no. Garlic has the same growing conditions, but takes shorter to grow. It can also be grown in cuts (cut pieces of garlic).

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Can I separate the onions that I planted in October, which are now multiplying in January, and replant during winter?

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Yes. Just make sure you do it carefully and slowly.

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I planted my onions a little late from seed. Should I leave them in the ground or pull them and let them dry out and store and replant next spring?

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Onions are all year-round plants, you really don't have to take them out of the ground. Even if the packet you got the seeds in says differently. Ensure you continue to care for them and they will reach the desired size.

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Can you eat the bulbets?

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Yes.

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Do I need to mow the tops down once they have bulbs?

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No. The top of the onion collects sunlight, which feeds the onion bulb. Once the tops turn brown, the onions are ready to be harvested.

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Is harvesting the bulbs a good idea?

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Yes; however, it may take some time to get a steady source. Onions take at least four months to develop, and they need a lot of attention.

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Do I need to spread lime on the onion patch before planting?

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That's going to depend entirely on your soil composition. You can likely find a local university that can test if for you (ones with "Extension" offices).

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