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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 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.