How Do You Crop an Onion

Fill a pot with potting soil and make a hole in the middle that is about the depth and width of the onion.Place the onion in the hole and cover with soil.Water and put the pot in a sunny spot.Harvest the green sprouts as needed for cooking.

Can I cut the tops off my onions while they are still growing?

When you notice that the onion seedlings are about 5 inches tall, take a sharp, clean pair of scissors and cut the tops off, leaving about 2 inches of the plant. Cutting the tops will make your seedlings stronger and thicker, which will be beneficial when you are transplanting them into your garden.

Can you eat onions straight from the garden?

Onions are edible right out of the ground and can be eaten at any stage of growth. You only need to cure onions that you want to store. Also, gardeners in warm climates who grow short-day onions may not want to go through the entire process of curing.