The harvesting season for Allium cepa (onion) typically begins in late July and continues through October.
onion
Allium cepa
Also Known As - spring onion,shallotOnion (Allium cepa) is an amazing and versatile vegetable that has been used in cooking for centuries. Its taste is powerful yet complex, and it adds flavor and texture to many dishes. Onions are incredibly nutritious and are packed with essential vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, folate, iron, and potassium. Not only that, but onions may also have antiseptic, antibiotic, and antioxidant properties. They are an excellent source of dietary fiber and possess anti-inflammatory compounds. Onions are easy to grow in any garden, and they come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors, making them a unique and beautiful ornamental plant. Its versatility in cooking, nutritional content, and medicinal properties combined with its decorative appearance make the onion a truly remarkable species.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Tissue Culture
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 10
Flowers:
Showy, White Flowers
Sun:
full sun
Fruits:
yellow,brown Fruits In Summer Ready In Fall
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Onions should be watered regularly and thoroughly. It is best to give them 1-2 inches of water per week, applied at the base of the plant. According to the Purdue University Extension, watering should be done early in the morning and done in cycles of a few days of regular watering followed by a few days of no watering. While the onion plants are actively growing, it is important to water regularly but not to let them become waterlogged or soggy.
sunlight
pruning
Onion (Allium cepa) does not require much pruning, as it does not need to be shaped in any particular way. If the onion plant becomes too large or dense, then it may be beneficial to lightly trim and thin out some of the foliage. To ensure healthy growth and development, prune onion plants in the early part of the summer, after flowering has ceased and before bulb formation.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Onion plants typically begin flowering in late spring or early summer, usually in May or June.
Starts Flowering
Onion plants typically begin flowering in late spring or early summer, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Allium cepa (onion) typically begins in late July and continues through October.
