Onions are another crop that can be tricky in the subtropics, but generally they need some patience and understanding. Most types need cold weather to form good bulbs, so for warmer climates bunching onions with their different growth habit can be a good choice. They are like permanent spring onions and they grow like massive chives, with many stems. Growing bunching onions Autumn is a good time to sow, to take advantage of the cooler weather. After moving here I planted mine in late Winter, which was not an ideal start, but…
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