higgledy wrote:

Also, after pulling the onions, is there something else that I can
plant in that spot so not to see it empty all summer?

You might try radishes, they tend to mature very quickly. I've
often used them in areas that will later be taken over by some
sort of vining squash or other late leason plant. I'm not sure
how radishes do if you start them late in the season though.

Just a thought.

Thad