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An onion, also known as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable that is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. They have hollow, tubular, blue-green leaves that emerge from a bulb. An onion is a round vegetable with brown skin that grows underground. It has many white layers on its inside which have a strong, sharp smell and taste. Onions contain organic sulfur compounds. These compounds are the reason why onions have such a sharp, strong taste and smell. Organic sulfur compounds help reduce the level of cholesterol in your body and may also help break down blood clots, lowering your risk for heart disease and stroke. So, do you want to grow your own Onions? Here’s what you need to know in order to grow Onions in your garden! 

Common Name: Onion
Botanical Name: Allium cepa
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Plant Type: Biennial, vegetable
Size: 12–18 in. tall, 6–12 in. wide
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained
Soil pH: Neutral
Bloom Time: Summer
Hardiness Zones: 5–10 (USDA)
Native Area: Asia

Types of Onion
Italian Cipollini Onion

Italian Cipollini Onion

Boiling Onion

Boiling Onion

Yellow Boiling Onion

Yellow Boiling Onion

Red Boiling Onion

Red Boiling Onion

Candy Onion

Candy Onion

Maui Onion

Maui Onion

Baby Bermuda Onion

Baby Bermuda Onion

Amitama-Chan Onion

Amitama-Chan Onion

Green Onion

Green Onion

Asataki Onion

Asataki Onion

Rakkyo Negi Onion

Rakkyo Negi Onion

Bianca de Maggio Onion

Bianca de Maggio Onion

Red Calcot Onion

Red Calcot Onion

TinyVeggies™ Onion Red

TinyVeggies™ Onion Red

Fresh Red Pearl Onion

Fresh Red Pearl Onion

Young Red Onion

Young Red Onion