
The onion is one of the oldest and most widespread vegetables in the world, grown for its aromatic bulb.
The onion is one of the oldest and most widespread vegetables in the world, grown for its aromatic bulb.
Botanical name: Allium cepa
Sowing: under cover, 50–60 days before planting out
Spacing: 15 cm between plants, 30 cm between rows
Germination: 8–12 days at 18–20 °C
Harvest: 100–140 days after planting out
Companion planting: good neighbours: carrot, beetroot, lettuce. Avoid: beans and peas.
Contents: 0.3 g
| Life cycle | Anual |
|---|---|
| Certification | BIO |