When you receive your plants, immediately take them out of the box and spread them out in a cool, dry area. DO NOT PUT THEM IN WATER OR SOIL while waiting to plant. The plants are in a dormant state, and should be planted as soon as possible. Onions tolerate cool soil well and should be planted as soon as soil can be worked. The roots and tops may begin to dry out, but don’t be alarmed, the onion can live for three weeks off of the bulb. Plant with the roots just deep enough to keep the plant upright. Eliminate weeds rigorously as onions do not tolerate weed pressure.
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