Onions come in various colors and flavors, and are best grown from sets or transplants.. Latin name is Allium cepa.
How many onions per plant
You can expect to get a 1 onion bulb per plant.
Companion plants
Some good companion plants for onions are carrots, beets, cabbage.
Watering needs
Regular, even watering
Climate preferences
Cool to warm, tolerates light frost
Common pests & diseases
Onion maggot, Aphids, Downy mildew
Space
Mature onions can be between 4 and 6 in wide.
You might need between 4 and 6 in of space around the plant(s).
Note: the information above should be used just as an overall guide. The exact values will depend on the variety, growing conditions, plant maturity, and will vary year over year. We hope this brings you useful information.
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