Allium cepa
Onion
- Height
- 30–100 cm
- Bloom period
- Jun - Jul
- Flower colour
- White
- Light
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Zone 3–9 (USDA) hardy to approx. -40 °C · suitable for Dutch winters (the Netherlands is zone 8)
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Edible
- Yes
Description
The common onion, basis of countless dishes worldwide. Various varieties from white to red.
Care tips
Plant sets or sow early in spring. Harvest when foliage falls over.