Botanical profile

Yellow Onion

Latin name
Allium cepa (Yellow Type)
Type
Biennial grown as an annual (bulb)
Family
Amaryllidaceae

The most widely grown and versatile onion variety in the vegetable garden. Its white flesh and golden skin contain a rich, slightly spicy flavor that mellows when cooked. Ideal in cooking , it is the basis of many stews, sauces, and soups. Hardy and easy to grow, it is planted early in spring and harvested in summer, then keeps for a long time once well dried.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
4 to 9
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Moderate — well-drained soil and watering less frequently once maturity is near
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Beets, lettuce, tomatoes
Plants to avoid
Beans, peas
Spacing
10 to 15 cm between plants, 25 to 30 cm between rows
Harvest period
End of June to August

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.