| Name: Purple Onion Seeds for Planting - Grow in Garden, Pots & Courtyard - Fresh Home Gardening Supplies
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| Quantity: 100pcs, 200pcs, 500pcs, 1000pcs |
| Days to Germination: 7-14 days |
| Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in early spring or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost |
| Light Preference: Full sun (at least 6-8 hours daily) |
| Plant Height: 12-24 inches (30-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing: 4-6 inches apart (10-15 cm); rows 12-18 inches apart (30-45 cm) |
| Planting Zones: USDA Zones 3-9 |
| Harvest: 90-120 days after sowing; when tops yellow and fall over |
| Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil; pH 6.0-7.0; amend with compost |
| Uses: Culinary (raw, cooked, pickling), ornamental garden plant |
| Latin Name: Allium cepa |
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Planting Steps:
- 1. Sow seeds - inch deep in soil.
- 2. Keep soil moist but not soggy.
- 3. Thin seedlings to proper spacing.
- 4. Fertilize lightly during growth.
- 5. Harvest when bulbs mature and tops dry.
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