Onions
Allium cepa
Liliaceae, Lily Family
We remember the fish we ate in Egypt at no cost—also the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions and garlic.
Numbers 11:5
Find onions along with other Alliums in the NIV God’s Word for Gardeners Bible near Numbers 11:5 & as part of the Garden Work theme of Cultivating, page a-27 & a-28
Stop grumbling among yourselves," Jesus answered.
John 6:43
Cultural Information
| Type | Edible Annual |
| Height | 12 - 24 inches |
| Soil | variety of soils, provide humus and good drainage |
| Exposure | full sun |
| Leaves | medium green, long, monocot, tubular, outer leaves begin folding over by mid-season |
| Flowers | single flower, tear-shaped, opens up to sphere made up of a multitude of petite blossoms |
Planting Tips
- prepare soil with plenty of compost for light, friable texture
- sow seeds in rows and thin seedlings to every 4 inches
Garden to Table
- onions have many varieties so enjoy trying sweet, white, yellow or purple to find your favorite
- be ready for a few tears when chopping onions - they are worth the flavor but wash hands thoroughly after prepping
Additional Resources
See Blog Posts on OnionsMoses, on his last nerve, leading the grumbling Israelites, in turn cries out to God - as if chopping the very onions they lamented.
-from the NIV God's Word for Gardeners Bible
Stop grumbling among yourselves," Jesus answered.
John 6:43
Photo Credits
© 2014 Shelley S. Cramm Fresh onion harvest
© 2013 Shelley S. Cramm Onions growing in a Quebec garden
© 2014 Shelley S. Cramm Fine onion seedlings will grow hearty and robust with flavor
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