| Merchant | Pot Size | Availability | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2-3 in | Out of Stock | $18.00 | Buy |
| Common Name | Red Salad Onion |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Allium |
| Species | Cepa |
| Variety | Aggregatum Group |
| Origin | Central Asia |
| Blooming | Produces small white star-shaped flowers on umbels in summer if allowed to bolt |
| Leaf Color | Green with red bulb base |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Kitchen garden plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining loamy soil rich in organic matter; pH 6.0 to 7.5 preferred
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering once bulbs start maturing to prevent rot
Requires full sun for optimal bulb development and flavor intensity; tolerate partial shade during peak heat
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth phase in spring/summer
Harvest entire plant when desired size reached; remove flower stalks if bulb production is the goal
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