Allium, Garden Onion, Edible Onion 'Agostana Chioggia'

Alliumcepa

Genus
Allium (AL-ee-um)
Species
cepa (KEP-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Very sweet and mild flavor. Good size at an average of 250 grams (roughly 1/2 lb). Long day type known for its resistance to disease and root rot.

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