I can’t tell you off the top of my head how large a large onion is. Or how hefty a medium tomato should be. That’s why it can be so maddening/frustrating/confusing when recipes call for a small, ...

What is the correct size for an onion in recipes? Some recipes call for small, medium and large onions. Compared to what? In general, a large onion is about the size of a 1-cup measuring cup, a medium ...

Q I have planted onion sets for a few years. The onions grow well, but they send up flower stalks and never produce large bulbs. How do I grow large onion bulbs? A Your experience with onion sets ...

How is an onion like a tightwad’s wallet? He cries when either is opened. Speaking of onions, I grew up in a German household where potatoes, cabbage and onions were mealtime staples. No hotdish was ...

In our area and latitude, late January to early February is the ideal time to start sowing seeds indoors for onion transplants. There are several advantages to growing your own onion transplants ...

Hey y’all, I’m fielding questions from commenters! I had come to quite like and respect Lam’s writing in the short time he’s been on the scene, but wow, really? Sometimes if you don’t have an idea for ...

Get onions in the ground in spring and avoid heartbreak when it comes time to harvest big, beautiful bulbs this summer. Plant as soon as the soil is dry enough to work, said Jim Myers, a plant breeder ...

Whether they play a supporting or starring role, onions are the all-purpose flavor agent of the kitchen. They can be bold when sliced thin and served raw as a burger topping, or silky and sweet when ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether they play a supporting or starring role, onions are the all-purpose flavor agent of the kitchen. They can be bold when ...