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Name: Onion Variety: (see below) Family: Liliaceae
Nutrient Richness (of 65): 14 Calories/Cup: 61 Origin: Cultivated
Vitamins (highest in) : Chromium, C, Fiber
Zones: All Exposure: Full Sun

Water: Regular
Type: Biennial grown as annual Persistence: Evergreen
Height: to 3 ft Spread: to 1 ft Growth Rate: --
Start Seeds: -- Transplants: October-November Begin Harvest: May/June

Features:

  • Easy to grow

Varieties:

  • Stockton Red
    • Large, succulent bulbs
    • Dependable

Considerations:

  • Long season--harvest when summer begins--often delays use of that space for summer crops.

Kitchen Use:

  • Nearly all savory recipies