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Biker
Allium
AlliumAllium porrum
- Partial sun
- Zones 4–9
- 90 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 4" spacing
- High water
Overview
Shanks bulk up quickly by mid-early season and resist bulbing for easy stripping. Performs well across the US and maintains high quality, even at a large size. An easy replacement for Jumper, which was discontinued by our supplier. Primed seed.
Planting
Direct sow or transplant seedlings, primed seed for faster germination
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained loam, fertile soil preferred. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Onion flies, thrips, armyworms. Common diseases: Fusarium basal rot, white rot, botrytis.