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Drew Swainston

What to Do With Onions in April for Large Bulbs and Pest-Free Plants

Onion plants growing in a raised bed in a vegetable garden.

April is usually a developmental month in the onion-growing season, but it is also not too late for any gardeners who have yet to plant their crop. I’ve grown onions for years, and here I reveal some key tasks gardeners should do this month that will help bring you a fantastic harvest come summer and early fall.

Firstly, there is still time to plant onions in April if you haven’t yet, but you should act quickly as the clock is ticking. However, if you started growing onions in the fall or early spring, your plants should be happily developing shoots. It makes April a month to weed, feed, water as required, and protect your crop from pests.

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