Onion

Allium cepa

Kitchen staple that stores for months. Choose short- or long-day varieties for your latitude.

Quick Facts

Sun:☀️ Full Sun

Water:💧💧 Moderate

USDA Zones:Zones 3–11

Space:🪴 Container, 🌱 Small Bed, 🏡 Large Garden

Soil:Loam, Sandy, Silty

Best Season(s):Spring

Experience Level:🌱 Beginner

Native Range:Central Asia

Bloom Color:White, spherical flower cluster if allowed to bolt (grown for bulb)

Bloom Cycle:Blooms in its second year if left in the ground

Days to Harvest:90–120 days

Harvest Pattern:Single harvest per planting

Match day-length variety to your region. Stop watering when tops begin to fall over.

Toxic to cats and dogs (thiosulfates) — can damage red blood cells; every part of the plant should be kept away from pets.

Informational only — always check with a veterinarian if you suspect your pet has eaten something it shouldn't have.

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