A huge risk is that the buyers fail to close. You wouldnât believe some of the things that can happen, over my 19 years in real estate I have witnessed some crazy things. Everything from the lender going bankrupt after closing but before recording, to the buyer getting fired the night before the closing.
1 Soil needs to be well-drained, loose, and rich in nitrogen; compact soil affects bulb development. 2  Till in aged manure or fertilizer the fall before planting. 3  Onions are heavy feeders and need constant nourishment to produce big bulbs.
Planting red onion sets, or small, red onion bulbs, allows the resulting plants to reach maturity more quickly than plants started from seeds. Red onions require the same planting and harvesting care as other onions. Onions grow as spring, summer or winter plants in mild, Mediterranean climates, and so they can be planted any time from spring through early fall when the soil is dry enough to work easily. Soil Preparation. Onions require well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter and doesn't dry out quickly.