Are you a first-time vegetable gardener? Here's how to store onions and harvest squash. Jim L. of Windsor asks: This is my first year growing onions.? I grew 3 different kinds. The tops are dying back ...

The same goes for shallots.

The best way to store whole onions is in a cool, dark, dry place, where they can last up to two months. Peeled, chopped, and cooked onions can last up to a week when stored in the fridge. Never store ...

To store onions successfully, they first need to be cured properly. At harvest time, carefully dig your onions up and lay the bulbs on the soil surface or on a wire rack. If the weather is wet, dry ...

To ensure onions last as long as possible, proper storage is essential. Depending on how you’re storing whole onions and shallots, or peeled, cooked, and pickled varieties, they last several days to ...

We don't recommend storing potatoes and onions together, as onions emit a gas that accelerates potato spoilage. To prolong freshness, store them separately in cool, dry, and well-ventilated areas.

Learn how to ensure a successful onion harvest. Kerin is an expert sustainable farming writer who has worked with food-related nonprofits and has taught a high school Farm to Form program. In addition ...