Allium cepa Medusa F1

Medusa F1 Onion

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Hybrid onion variety known for large bulb size and delayed bolting. Grown primarily as an outdoor vegetable crop, not suitable as an indoor houseplant.
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Plant Details

Common Name Medusa F1 Onion
Family Amaryllidaceae
Genus Allium
Species Cepa
Variety Medusa F1
Origin Netherlands
Blooming Bulb formation in summer; flowering in late summer if allowed to bolt
Leaf Color Dark green cylindrical leaves
Sunlight Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil, pH 6.0-7.5, enriched with organic matter before planting

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Watering

Regular watering during growth phase, reduce before harvest to prevent rotting, keep soil moist but not waterlogged

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure minimum 6 hours daily for optimal bulb development

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer at planting, side-dress with nitrogen-rich feed during early growth stages

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Pruning

Remove any flower stalks (bolting) if bulb production is desired, remove yellowing lower leaves

Pest Control Aphid Fungus Gnat Leaf Miner Onion Maggot Onion Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
46° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
20000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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