🧅Onions are biennials, focusing on vegetative growth in the first year and flowering in the second year.
🌱To collect onion seeds, select healthy onions and allow them to overwinter.
⏰Plant the onions in early spring and allow them to flower and produce seeds in the second year.
🌼Harvest the seeds when the flower heads turn brown and dry.
📦Store the collected seeds in a cool, dry place for future use.
When is the best time to collect onion seeds?
—The best time to collect onion seeds is when the flower heads turn brown and dry.
How should I store onion seeds?
—Store onion seeds in a cool, dry place to maintain their viability.
Can I collect seeds from onions grown from sets?
—Yes, you can collect seeds from onions grown from sets. Simply select the best onions and follow the process.
How long do onion seeds remain viable?
—Onion seeds can remain viable for up to two years if stored properly.
Do I need to separate onion varieties when collecting seeds?
—It's recommended to separate different onion varieties if you want to maintain their specific characteristics.
12:34Onions are biennial plants, focusing on vegetative growth in the first year.
13:42Select the best onions and allow them to overwinter.
15:20Plant the onions in early spring and wait for the second year when they will focus on flowering and seed production.
17:10Harvest the seeds when the flower heads turn brown and dry.
19:05Store the collected seeds in a cool, dry place for future use.
