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.
Depth. Plant onion sets, or dormant bulbs, 1-Â½ to 2-Â½ inches deep in a location with full sun. Onions require well-drained soil high in organic matter and consistent moisture. Plant onion sets in rows in a location with full sun.