1 When the tongue is black or grey, it indicates extreme Stagnation; if black and dry, that indicates extreme Heat Stagnation; black and wet is an indication of extreme Cold Stagnation. 2  Bright red indicates deficient Yin or Excess Heat. 3  Dark red indicates Excess Heat.
Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images. Onions planted from seed are used as green onions within 40 to 50 days of planting. They are fully grown in 90 to 130 days, depending on the variety. Onions planted as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring are ready for the table by July.
Planting Green Onions. Plant onion seed as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring. Onion seeds germinate in a wide range of soil temperature, between 65Â° F and 86Â° F. Sow and cover seed with Â½â of soil and keep moist.Seeds can be started indoors 6-8 weeks prior to planting.They can be set in the garden about 1-1Â½â apart.To plant onions sets, simply press sets into the soil about 2â³ apart.Onions benefit from full sun, a soil pH of 6.0-7.5 and a well drained soil with plenty of premium compost or well rotted manure added.eeds can be started indoors 6-8 weeks prior to planting. They can be set in the garden about 1-1Â½â apart. To plant onions sets, simply press sets into the soil about 2â³ apart. Onions benefit from full sun, a soil pH of 6.0-7.5 and a well drained soil with plenty of premium compost or well rotted manure added.