Onion Keep Well F1

Red Onion Keep Well F1

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Allium cepa variety known for deep red skin and excellent long-term storage potential. Bulbous vegetable with a sharp flavor profile.
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Plant Details

Common Name Red Onion Keep Well F1
Family Amaryllidaceae
Genus Allium
Species Cepa
Variety Keep Well F1
Origin Central Asia
Blooming Bulbous crop, flowers if bolted in second year
Leaf Color Green with purple sheath
Sunlight Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil rich in organic matter, pH 6.0-7.0

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Watering

Regular watering until bulbs form; reduce moisture significantly before harvest to cure bulbs

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure for optimal bulb development and sugar accumulation

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Fertilization

Balanced NPK at planting, switch to high potassium during bulbing stage

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Pruning

Remove flower stalks immediately if not harvesting seeds; cut tops when they fall over

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner 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 2 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
41° – 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 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% 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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