Onion seeds - Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Onion is a cool to mild season bulb crop grown for its layered underground bulbs and upright hollow leaves. It forms compact plants suitable for garden beds and raised beds. This crop adapts well to a range of climates depending on day length and performs best in full sun with well drained fertile soil. It is typically grown during the cooler to moderate growing seasons for proper bulb development.

Features

• Produces underground bulbs with upright leafy growth
• Adaptable to a range of climates based on day length
• Suitable for garden beds and raised beds
• Performs best in full sunlight conditions
• Requires consistent moisture for proper bulb formation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Allium cepa
• Common name (US): Onion
• Seed type / variety: Standard
• Growth habit: Biennial grown as annual
• USDA zones: 3 to 10
• Planting season: Fall and spring
• Growing season: Winter to summer depending on planting time
• Sowing Season: Fall September to November Spring January to March
• Germination time and conditions: 7 to 14 days in cool soil 10 to 25 C
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Well drained fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Watering needs: Moderate keep soil consistently moist
• Mature plant size: 30 to 60 cm height 5 to 10 cm bulb size
• Plant spacing: 8 to 10 cm apart