Onion, Leek, Shallot, & Garlic
Onions and the related shallots, leeks and garlic all grow best during cool weather and are usually planted in the fall in South Carolina for late spring harvest. Onion plants can also be planted in early spring for summer harvest. Leeks are planted in late summer or early fall for winter harvest. Shallots and garlic both grow best from a fall planting. All onion relatives should be grown in full sun for best results.
For green or bunching onions, plant sets or transplants in the spring.Barbara H. Smith, ©2016, HGIC, Clemson Extension
Onions
Planting: Onions (Allium cepa) are grown either from seed, sets (tiny immature bulbs), or transplants. The different methods vary in the season and area that they are best suited for. Plant seed for bulb onions in the early fall. Onion sets can be ...
