Always using different methods every time is more of a motivational challenge than using the same ones. A manager should get to know their employees and figure out which employees like what and what kind of position the employee is in first off before a manager starts using methods on an employee.
Preparing the Soil. Soil is best prepared for planting onions by mixing in 1 1/2 inches of compost or by adding 10-20-10 fertilizer in a trench. Dig the trench 4 inches deep, add 1/2 cup of fertilizer for each 10 feet of row, cover with 2 inches of soil and plant your onion sets on top of that.ou can grow onions in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 9. Onions are a cool-season crop. If you live in a Mediterranean climate, it's best to plant what are called short day bulbs in the fall. They will only harmed if temperatures drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
1 Plant onions as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring, usually late March or April. 2  Make sure temperature doesnât go below 20 degrees F. 3  For sets or transplants, plant the smaller sets 1 inch deep, with 4 to 5 inches between each plant and in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. Select a location with full sun where your onions won't be shaded by other plants. 2  Soil needs to be well-drained, loose, and rich in nitrogen; compact soil affects bulb development. 3  Till in aged manure or fertilizer the fall before planting. 4  Onions are heavy feeders and need constant nourishment to produce big bulbs.