There Are So Many Ways to Cook Onions!
We all have our favorites, but who knew, there are so many ways to cook onions! Whether you are preparing them for now or prepping to store for later, the possibilities are endless. Here is a list of our go-to techniques; if you have a…
Children Learn by Growing
“Teaching children about the natural world should be seen as one of the most important events in their lives.” – Thomas Berry, Author of The Dream of the Earth When kids learn how to grow and care for plants, they learn many things, including responsibility,…
What Is the Size of an Onion Plant?
We receive many phone calls and emails with customers asking us about onion plant size. The optimal size of an onion plant at the time of transplanting is about that of a pencil, ≈1 cm or slightly less than ½ inch in diameter, which usually…
What Makes Onions Sweet
Ever wondered what makes an onion sweet? Well, it’s basically how much water is in it. Onions contain roughly 90% water. Sweetness in onions is another way of saying that they lack pungency and are relatively mild. Surprisingly, sugars have nothing to do with it. Some pungent onions actually…
Preserving Your Onions in Storage
Ensuring Maximum Storage Potential You’ve spent countless hours in the garden, harvested your onions, and now it’s time to ensure they are stored properly so you can enjoy them as long as possible. Below are some tips for preserving your onion harvest. Storage tips Once the…
Onions for Your Health
Since we grow so many onions here at Dixondale, we’ve heard a thing or two about onions and health over the years. This month we want to discuss some of those benefits that onions can offer. A Little Onion History The onion is one of…
Texas 1015Y Super Sweet and its History
Development Texas 1015Y Super Sweet onions were developed by Dr. Leonard Pike, a horticulture professor at Texas A&M University. After 10 years of research and development, the Texas 1015 was released in 1983 and nicknamed the “million-dollar baby” because of the enormous cost and amount of…