Alliums
Alliums are some of the most forgiving crops for a first-time grower — plant garlic or onions at the right time and they largely look after themselves. These 8 guides cover exact planting windows, curing methods, and storage for everything from elephant garlic to spring onions.
Elephant Garlic
Allium ampeloprasum · Onion family
Garlic
Allium sativum · Onion family
Leek
Allium ampeloprasum · Onion family
Onion
Allium cepa · Onion family
Shallot
Allium cepa var. aggregatum · Onion family
Spring Onion
Allium fistulosum · Onion family
Chives
Allium schoenoprasum · Onion family
Garlic Chives
Allium tuberosum · Onion family
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow onions and garlic from supermarket bulbs?
You can with garlic (it's how many home growers start), but it's worth choosing an Australian-grown, disease-free bulb rather than an imported one, since imported garlic isn't always suited to local growing conditions or free of soil-borne disease.
Why aren't my onions forming proper bulbs?
Onions are day-length sensitive — a variety bred for the wrong day length for your region will grow lots of green top and little to no bulb. Match the variety (short-day, intermediate, or long-day) to your latitude.