Growing onions vertically is a great way to maximize space and have a bountiful harvest even in limited areas. Here are seven easy ways to create your own vertical onion planter:
- Recycled Tire Tower: Stack several tires on top of each other and fill them with soil. Plant the onions in the spaces between the tires. As the onions grow, you can add more tires on top of the tower.
- Pallet Wall Planter: Stand a wooden pallet upright and fill each row with soil. Plant onions in the gaps between the slats. Lean the pallet against a wall or fence for vertical gardening.
- Hanging Shoe Organizer: Repurpose a hanging shoe organizer by filling each pocket with soil and planting an onion bulb in each pocket. Hang the organizer in a sunny location for vertical onion growing.
- Gutter Garden: Mount a gutter horizontally along a wall or fence and fill it with soil. Plant onion sets along the length of the gutter, allowing them to cascade down as they grow.
- Tower of Buckets: Stack buckets or containers on top of each other, with each bucket having drainage holes drilled at the bottom. Fill each bucket with soil and plant onion bulbs. Water from the top and let it trickle down to each layer.
- Vertical Garden Bed: Build a tall raised garden bed with multiple levels or tiers. Fill each level with soil and plant onions in rows or clusters. This allows for easy harvesting and maintenance.
- Trellis or A-Frame: Construct a trellis or A-frame structure and plant onions at the base. As the onions grow, train them to climb up the trellis or A-frame for vertical growth.
Choose the method that best suits your space and preferences, and enjoy fresh onions grown in your own DIY vertical planter!
