| Common Name | Fire King Onion |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Allium |
| Species | Cepa |
| Variety | Fire King F1 |
| Origin | Cultivated Hybrid |
| Blooming | Grown for bulbs, bolting occurs if not harvested timely |
| Leaf Color | Dark green, cylindrical leaves |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Kitchen garden plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining loamy soil, pH 6.0 to 7.0, rich in organic matter
Consistent moisture during bulb formation phase; reduce watering two weeks before harvest to prevent rot and improve skin quality
Requires full sun exposure (minimum 6 hours daily) or strong grow lights for indoor cultivation
Balanced N-P-K at planting; shift to higher potassium fertilizers as bulbs mature
Remove any flower stalks (bolts) immediately if bulb production is the goal
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