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| Optimum Soil Temperature | |
| Days to Germination | |
| Days to Harvest | |
| Direct Sow or Transplant | |
| Distance Apart | |
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| Annual/Biennial /Perennial | |
History |
Growing |
| Storing harvested [name]:Seed Saving: |
Maintenance |
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Fun Facts |
Problems |
| Downy Mildew – Grey or purple spots on leaves. Leaves appear pitted. Usually occurs in wet weather. Improve air circulation and drainage.Heavy top growth/Leaf droop – Too much Nitrogen or manure.
Soft Bulbs – Excess Nitrogen Onions do not store well – Excessive moisture. Plant long keeping varieties such as Pukekohe Long Keeper. Ensure plants are dried before storage. Thick necks in mature onions – excess Nitrogen. Planted too deep. Transplanted too late. Dry soil early in growth period. Plant out before seedling exceeds 6mm in width. Botrytis, grey mould – soft roots with grey or brown mould – more common in storage) Store in dry well ventilated conditions. Bulbs split at base – heavy rain or watering after a prolonged dry spell. Water frequently in dry weather. Bolting/Running to seed – seed sown at the wrong time. Sow correct variety at the correct time. |
Pests |
| Thrips – blotched silver, grey or white. Leaves may deform in severe cases. More common in dry weather. Keep garden weeded. Keep plants well watered |
Companion Planting |
| Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Leeks, Lettuce, Marjoram, Parsley, Parsnip, Roses, Silverbeet, Strawberries, TomatoesNEVER Beans, Broad Beans, Bush Beans, Climbing Beans, |