Onions are commonly planted in the fall for a spring harvest. Red and yellow types are available to grow.
Latin Name
Allium cepa
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Type of Plant
Bulbs
Vegetables
Bloom Season
May - June
Seasons
Winter
Spring
Specifications
Max Height: 1.5'
Max Spread: 1'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
Colors
History
Washington's gardener records planting, weeding, and harvesting onions in his garden report in the summer of 1798.
Other Details
Pollinator
Grown by Washington
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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