Home / Guides / Plant Files / Alliaceae

Allium, Pickling Onion 'Barletta'

Alliumcepa

Upload Image Print Article
Upload Image Print Article
Genus
Allium (AL-ee-um)
Info
Species
cepa (KEP-uh)
Info
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
Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

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
Regional
View all varieties of Onions and Garlic
View this plant in a garden
One member has or wants this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
P
P
philomel
(Zone 8a) | February 2006 | neutral

I have bought seed in France and they suggest sowing at any time of year, so I have just tried a February sowing under cloches
It ...Read More

Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Gastrinodes Moth
(Gastrinodes bitaeniaria)
BIRD FILES
Least Bittern
(Ixobrychus exilis)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Gastrinodes Moth
(Gastrinodes bitaeniaria)
BIRD FILES
Least Bittern
(Ixobrychus exilis)