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.
If soil isn't in the proper pH range for growing onions, it can be adjusted. Amending soil with organic substances, like old leaves, will lower its pH and increase its acidity. Some fertilizers, like ammonium sulfate, will also boost acidity.