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Alliaceae
Allium, Garden Onion, Pearl Onion 'Pacific Pearl'
Alliumcepa
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Genus
Allium
(AL-ee-um)
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Species
cepa
(KEP-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Unknown - Tell us
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Time
Unknown - Tell us
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
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