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| Identification |
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Genus
Allium
Species
cepa
Variety
viviparum
Cultivar
Common names
garden onion
Egyptian onion
top onion
tree onion
Family
ALLIACEAE
Specimen number
S12052
Data source
UnVeg p271
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 04
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Allium cepa var. viviparum does best in full sun. It prefers moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The bulbil of this plant and the leaves are both edible. Allium cepa var. viviparum is most often used cooked or fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Clumps
Crop spacing
5" - 6"
Row spacing
10"
Cold frame
8 to 10 weeks
Planting period
May 01 - May 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Hardy
Heat requirement
Any
Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Time to harvest
continuously
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Bulbil
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has strongly flavored bulbils and classic scallion-flavored leaves
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The best month for planting is May. Provide 5" spacing when grown in quantity. Provide 10" spacing between rows. Harden in a cold frame for 8 to 10 weeks prior to setting out. Nitrogen is required for optimal growth. Harvesting can occur continuously. Propagation of Allium cepa var. viviparum can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Allium cepa var. viviparum has an annual life cycle.
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