I get the short day sampler. I add compost and follow the planting directions. It's really important to add fertilizer (you can do organic) at planting time like directed and then fertilize every other week. Last year, I used a weaker fertilizer so I fertilized weekly. Be sure to give them lots of sun and water appropriately. If you go to the Dixondale website, they have a planting/growing guide you can download. I also order my onions early, like late December-early January to be delivered at the beginning of February.