Allium cepa Tough Ball F1

Tough Ball F1 Onion

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A robust allium cultivar producing dense, firm bulbs with excellent storage quality. Known for resistance to bolting and a strong flavor profile suitable for culinary use.
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Plant Details

Common Name Tough Ball F1 Onion
Family Amaryllidaceae
Genus Allium
Species Cepa
Variety Tough Ball F1
Origin Europe / Global Cultivation
Blooming Annual vegetable crop; flowers if allowed to bolt in the second year.
Leaf Color Green / Grey-green
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 with organic matter and pH 6.0-7.5.

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Watering

Regular watering during growth, reduce irrigation before harvest to prevent rot and ensure curing.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun exposure required for optimal bulb development and sugar accumulation.

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Fertilization

Balanced NPK at planting, switch to high potassium (K) during bulbing stage for size.

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Pruning

Remove flower stalks if not saving seed; cut tops when yellowing begins for harvest.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Onion Fly 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

agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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Apr
May
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
45° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
10000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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