The Fast-Growing Veggie You Can Still Plant In June For A Quick And Easy Harvest

Once you enter the month of June, you might assume you've missed your early spring window to plant flowers or vegetables before the weather heats up. If this is the case for you, you'll be happy to know you haven't missed out just yet. There are still quite a few options for plants you can grow in June. You just need to select one that grows fast for a quick and easy harvest, such as green spring onions. This delicious veggie can be harvested as early as eight weeks after it is planted.

The growing process is super beginner-friendly, too. All you have to do is plant the spring onions in well-draining soil in a spot where they can get plenty of sunlight. The vegetable can be grown from seeds, but you can also make the process even simpler by selecting sets or transplants instead. You can even regrow green onions from your grocery store scraps. If you decide to use seeds, you'll need to plant them indoors and eventually transfer them outdoors. For sets, you can plant those spring onion bulbs right into the ground. Transplants can also be planted right into the ground. Just remember to place soil over the roots and an inch of the bottom of the plant.

To be able to harvest your spring onions in as little as eight weeks, you'll need to ensure you grow healthy plants. This starts with using the right soil. Spring onions grow best in soil that includes compost. You should also test the pH of your soil before planting to be sure of how to properly fertilize it, especially since onions need more nutrients for optimal health. To plant spring onion seeds, a good tip is to grow them in containers indoors for about four to six weeks. Following that time frame, transfer the plants outside. You will need to leave the planters outside for one week before transplanting the onions into the ground.

When planting sets, just make sure that they are 1 to 2 inches deep and 2 to 3 inches apart. You'll need to spread them out further, about 3 to 4 inches apart, after you notice some initial growth. Make sure to water your spring onions regularly, especially in dry weather. When it comes time to harvest your green onion, start with the largest plants first. You can bring them inside, rinse them, and use them in your favorite dishes just as you normally would. Store them in the refrigerator for future use if you don't plan to use them right away.