Should You Cut Seed Potatoes? The Guide to Planting Whole vs. Cut
One of the most common debates in the gardening world is a simple math problem: If I have…
How to Chit Potatoes: The Greensprouting Guide for Earlier Harvests
If you live in a climate with a short growing season, or if you simply can’t wait to…
Seed Potatoes vs. Store-Bought: Can You Plant Grocery Store Potatoes?
It is a scenario every gardener has faced: You open your pantry and find a bag of old…
Growing Onions from Seed: The Complete Advanced Guide
Hello, I’m Yun, founder of The Planting Key. While I usually recommend transplants as the most reliable method…
Why Are My Onion Leaves Turning Yellow? (The Diagnostic Key)
You spent months nurturing them. You watered them. You weeded them. You dreamed of pulling up massive, sweet…
When to Harvest Onions: Why “Falling Over” is the Secret Sign
Hello, I’m Yun, founder of The Planting Key. You have planted the right variety, watered them all season,…
Why Is My Onion Flowering? (Bolting Explained & Can You Still Eat It?)
Hello, I’m Yun, founder of The Planting Key. I know the feeling. You walk out to your garden…
When to Plant Potatoes (2026): Exact Dates for Zones 4-9
Potato Planting Timing at a Glance For most cool climates (Zones 4-7), plant seed potatoes in early spring,…
How to Grow Green Onions: The Ultimate “Endless Harvest” Guide
Hello, I’m Yun, founder of The Planting Key. If you are new to gardening, green onions (also called…
How to Grow Onions in Pots: The Small-Space Guide to Big Bulbs
Hello, I’m Yun, founder of The Planting Key. One of the most common questions I get is: “Yun,…
