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Allium, Garden Onion, Edible Onion 'Early Supreme'

Alliumcepa

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Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Allium (AL-ee-um)
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Species
cepa (KEP-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
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Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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