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Megaton

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Megaton

Allium

Allium porrum

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 4–9
  • 90 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 4" spacing
  • High water
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  • Overview

    Early maturing and good field holding of long, thick shanks creates a very high yield potential. Less bulbing and splitting, and easier to peel than open-pollinated varieties. Vigorous and uniform.

  • Planting

    Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or transplant sets directly in spring

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained loam, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Onion maggots, thrips, cutworms, wireworms. Common diseases: Fusarium basal rot, pink root, downy mildew, white rot.