Onion (Allium cepa)

Onion care guide

Allium cepa

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💧

5d

Water

🌿

28d

Feed

📏

30-45cm

Height

🌡️

H6

Hardy

About Onion

A kitchen staple easy to grow from sets. Onions store for months.

Outdoor garden plant. Vegetable.

How to care for Onion

💧 Watering

Water in dry spells.

🌿 Feeding

General granular fertiliser at planting.

☀️ Light

Full sun

🔒🌱

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