Growing Your Own Onions in Containers

By Vanessa Richins

I am becoming a big fan of using storage tubs as containers.

You can get a bigger container for a much better price than a regular pot, allowing you to grow more plants than otherwise.

You just have to make sure there are enough drainage holes drilled. Placing the tub on bricks or some other sort of platform will further aid draining.

Onions are another vegetable that can do well in a tub (or any other container.) You need a container that is at least 10″ deep. You would also want to get one that is at least a few feet wide - that way you can harvest lots of lovely onions.

For onions, you can plant either Read the rest of this entry »