Yield and Size of Direct-Seeded Onions in Southern Minnesota with Three Row Arrangements

4 long-day storage onion varieties all performed similarly

3 row arrangements performed similarly (size uniformity was not impacted)

Weighted category means is easy, but direct measures of size or variability are probably best

 

With adequate irrigation and weed control, and favorable weather, it’s possible to direct-seed onions and get yield comparable to transplanted in clay-loam soil.