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This wonderful member of the allium family is suitable for planting in either the spring or the fall. However, planting the sets in the fall will yield substantially larger bulbs vs. those that are planted in the spring.
Onions do well with all of the leafy greens and root crops. They are especially good neighbors for members of the brassica family, as they are known to repel many of the pests that affect these plants.
About the only bad companions are members of the legume family which includes your peas and beans and some references do make mention of sage. If legumes are in your plans for the spring and early summer, it is important to locate the onions in an area away from where you plan to put these.
Squirrels can become problematic at Green Meadows for digging them up so any defensive measures to prevent their actions will serve you well.
All three varieties in the shed are good for scallions and dry storage onions. They are also well suited to indoor growing. The link below is to the Old Farmer's Almanac with some nice planting tips and if we can do anything to help, just let us know. In raised garden beds, they can easily go 4 inches apart in all directions. It is important to note that the spacing between rows mentioned in the article is for those directly planting into the conventional garden.
http://www.almanac.com/plant/onions - link to The Old Farmer's Almanac.
Happy Fall,
Denise, Beds 25 & 29
