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Allium, Shallot, Scallion, Potato Onion, Multiplier Onion 'Olympus'

Alliumcepa

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Genus
Allium (AL-ee-um)
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Species
cepa (KEP-uh)
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Synonym
Allium ascalonicum
Allium cepa var. ascalonicum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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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
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Category
Vegetables
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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