Identification |
Genus
Allium
Species
fistulosum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
welsh onion
Japanese bunching onion
Family
ALLIACEAE
Specimen number
S11974
Data source
UnVeg p275
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Life cycle |
Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual,Perennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Clump forming
Overall height
1' 8"
Overall spread
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Climate |
Sunshine
Partial shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 29
Acceptable soil pH
Moderately acidic
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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Garden |
Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Allium fistulosum does best in partial shade.
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Special qualities |
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 |
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 |
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
It has a mild onion flavor. Allium fistulosum is most frequently used cooked.
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Traditional uses |
Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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Cultivation |
Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Clumps
Crop spacing
4"
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
May 01 - May 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Very hardy
Heat requirement
Any
Fertilizer
Time to harvest
60 days
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Nutrition |
Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has a mild onion flavor
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Horticulture |
Horticulture notes
May is normally the best time to begin planting. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 4" apart. Estimated time to harvest is 60 days. Propagation of Allium fistulosum can be achieved by seed.
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Herbarium |
Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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