February 2022 Onion Patch Newsletter
Hello Gardeners, We wanted to share this beautiful picture of red onions to start the month of Valentine’s Day. This month we have an article about protecting your onion plants from cold weather. Speaking of cold weather, we have a fantastic recipe that will keep…
Protect your plants from Rough Weather
With the wildly fluctuating temperatures in most parts of the country lately, you need to be vigilant about protecting your onions. Here are some helpful tips and facts to keep your crops safe as they develop. Insulation as Prevention Onions can withstand frosts and moderate…
The ALL-NEW dixondalefarms.com!
This month we launched our ALL-NEW website that we are proud to announce is more user-friendly and is packed with even more information than before. It’s ready for you to start placing orders and continues to provide information for all of your onion growing needs….
Essential Nutrients for Growing Onions
Onions require certain micro and macro nutrients for growing. Each is described with symptoms and
Onion Plants Weathered the Storm
Crop Update following record low temperatures in South Texas.
Delayed Onion Packages
January 2021 – Due to increased volume through the USPS system, many of our packages are experiencing extended shipping times. A normal 3 day package is taking 7-10 days. While this isn’t ideal, no need to stress just yet. We do guarantee our plants will…
Heat Unit Accumulation in Onions
January is a normal time for our customers in the South to reach out, worried that their plants from November have not started to bulb yet. Our response, “They are on the right track. No need to be concerned.” Here’s a bit of background on…
Storm Damage to Your Onions
Have you ever experienced bad storm damage in your onion patch? Often a storm may completely flatten the onion’s tops due to high winds, heavy rain, soil particles, and even hail. If the foliage is just bent at the base and the bulbs aren’t completely…
Unusual Weather Patterns and Your Onions
Too much rain Our friends in the southeast have received quite a bit of rain lately. We recommend protecting your onions with a fungicide such as Mancozeb Fungicide with Zinc. This will keep them strong, healthy, and disease free during the damp, dreary weather conditions. If…
Being Proactive Against Fungal Disease in Onions
Many growers have been lucky and rarely dealt with disease, but this season is not one of them. One way to maximize your crop’s potential is to be proactive about onion disease prevention. Unfortunately, once disease is discovered, often it may be too late to…