Where do onion seeds come from?

How do onion seeds come from?

Onions have seeds. Generally, when the onions are mature, cut the bulbs of the plant from the inflorescence. After drying, the seeds will fall off automatically and can be collected at this time.

During the storage process of onion seeds, more temperature conditions need to be considered. For example, the temperature should be controlled at around 0℃ and the relative humidity of the air should be controlled at 70%. However, onion seeds can generally only be used for one year.

What do onion seeds look like?

Onion seeds are small, half-moon shaped, black in color, with many irregular wrinkles on the surface, and the outside of the seed coat is slightly red, but not shiny.

How to Plant Onion Seeds

It is best to sow onion seeds in September and October in autumn, when the temperature is most suitable. It takes 8-9 months from sowing to maturity.

1. Land preparation and fertilization: Onions need to choose soil with strong fertilizer and water retention capabilities. Land preparation and fertilization should be carried out before planting, and decomposed farmyard manure should be used as base fertilizer.

2. Sowing: Spread the onion seeds evenly on the soil, then cover them with soil and straw, and keep the soil moist in the later stage.