Crop Rotation Group
Allium (Onion family)
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Soil
Rich soil with plenty of compost added.
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Position
Sunny.
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Frost tolerant
Yes.
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Feeding
Not usually required.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 15cm (5") each way (minimum)
Rows: 10cm (3") with 25cm (9") row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Best grown from cloves, planted direct into holes, pointed end up in late autumn or late winter.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Many varieties require a cooler period with temperatures under 10 degrees celcius for the first one or two months.
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Harvesting
Dig up bulbs in summer when leaves start to turn yellow. Clean them and let them dry out over a few days before storing.
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Troubleshooting
Watch for winter weeds. Plants left in the ground too long often have loose bulbs that do not store well.
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