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autumn onion
Scientific Name: Allium stellatum
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: TN (glade onion)
Autumn Planting Onions
This page provides information about autumn planting onions, including varieties, cultivation, and related information for gardeners.
Common Names
- Autumn Planting Onions
- Autumn Onion Sets
- Winter Onions
- Prairie Onion (Allium stellatum)
- Autumn Wild Onion (Allium stellatum)
Scientific Name
- Allium cepa (Onion)
- Allium stellatum (Autumn Wild Onion, Prairie Onion)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
The text mentions:
- Family: Liliaceae (for Allium stellatum)
Distribution and Habitat
The text indicates that Allium stellatum (Autumn Wild Onion, Prairie Onion) is:
- Native to central Canada and the central United States, specifically from Ontario.
- Found in rocky slopes, prairies, and shores.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
The text describes various aspects of autumn planting onions:
- They are hardy bulbs.
- They can produce globe-shaped or semi-globe shaped bulbs.
- Some varieties have shiny red skins.
- Autumn planting allows for earlier crops, maturing up to 6 months earlier than spring planting.
- They can be grown from sets (tiny bulbs) or seeds.
Cultivation
The text gives some details on cultivation:
- Autumn planting of onion sets guarantees earlier crops.
- Reduce acidity by applying lime in autumn and winter.
- Improve soil with plentiful organic matter.
- Onion sets should be planted directly into the soil from autumn onwards.
- Autumn planting typically occurs in September and October for harvest in May or June.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Carrots are mentioned as possible planting companions.