Crop Rotation Group
Allium (Onion family)
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Soil
Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. In clay soil, use raised beds.
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Position
Full sun.
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Frost tolerant
Yes.
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Feeding
Not normally required.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 5" (15cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 5" (15cm) with 9" (25cm) row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Plant sets (tiny bulbs) direct into the soil from autumn to early winter.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Used in place of onions for concentrated flavor.
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Harvesting
Harvest in early summer when the tops begin to fail, and the bulbs have divided into several plump bulblets. If storing shallots, cure in a dry place for 10 days after pulling the plants.
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Troubleshooting
Onion root maggots can cause plants to collapse. Remove infested plants.
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