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Homes & Gardens
Holly Crossley

How to harvest onion seeds – pro tips on technique, timing, and storage

Dried onion seedhead.

Q: I have grown a crop of onions in my raised beds and would like to harvest some of their seeds to sow. What's the best way to do this?

A: Onions are a staple ingredient in the kitchen and fun to grow at home – and collecting the seeds is a great idea for a free crop. Due to their natural growth cycle, it usually requires a bit of patience, but the method itself is relatively simple.

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