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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Allium is a BULB growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in).
It is hardy to zone (UK) 6. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
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Habitats
Edible Uses
Bulb - raw or cooked[105, 177]. Eaten in spring and early summer[161]. A strong flavour[257]. The bulb is 10 - 15mm wide[200]. Leaves - raw or cooked. Used as a relish[257]. Flowers - raw. Used as a garnish on salads. The seed heads can be placed in hot ashes for a few minutes, then the seeds extracted and eaten[257].
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Root (Fresh weight)
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- 72 Calories per 100g
- Water : 79.8%
- Protein: 2.5g; Fat: 0.1g; Carbohydrate: 16.8g; Fibre: 0.7g; Ash: 0.8g;
- Minerals - Calcium: 37mg; Phosphorus: 60mg; Iron: 1.2mg; Magnesium: 0mg; Sodium: 12mg; Potassium: 334mg; Zinc: 0mg;
- Vitamins - A: 0mg; Thiamine (B1): 0.06mg; Riboflavin (B2): 0.02mg; Niacin: 0.2mg; B6: 0mg; C: 8mg;
- Reference: [ 218]
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Medicinal Uses
Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.
Although no specific mention of medicinal uses has been seen for this species, members of this genus are in general very healthy additions to the diet. They contain sulphur compounds (which give them their onion flavour) and when added to the diet on a regular basis they help reduce blood cholesterol levels, act as a tonic to the digestive system and also tonify the circulatory system[K].
Other Uses
The growing plant is said to repel insects and moles[20]. The bulbs can be rubbed on the skin to repel insects[257].
Cultivation details
Prefers a sunny position in a light well-drained soil[1]. The bulbs tend to rot when grown in cool wet climates, even if they are given sharp drainage[203]. This species is best in a cold frame and given a dry summer rest[163, 203]. The bulbs should be planted fairly deeply[1]. Most members of this genus are intolerant of competition from other growing plants[203]. Grows well with most plants, especially roses, carrots, beet and chamomile, but it inhibits the growth of legumes[18, 20, 54]. This plant is a bad companion for alfalfa, each species negatively affecting the other[201]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].
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Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle - if you want to produce clumps more quickly then put three plants in each pot. Grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter and plant them out into their permanent positions in spring once they are growing vigorously and are large enough. Division in spring. Very easy, the plants divide successfully at any time in the growing season and the divisions can be planted straight out into their permanent positions if required.
Other Names
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Found In
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Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
| Related Plants
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| Latin Name | Common Name | Edibility Rating | Medicinal Rating |
| Allium acuminatum | Hooker's Onion, Tapertip onion | 3 | 2 |
| Allium aflatunense | Persian Onion, Ornamental Onion | 2 | 2 |
| Allium akaka | | 3 | 2 |
| Allium altaicum | | 3 | 2 |
| Allium ampeloprasum | Wild Leek, Broadleaf wild leek | 5 | 3 |
| Allium ampeloprasum babingtonii | Babington's Leek | 3 | 3 |
| Allium angulare | | 3 | 2 |
| Allium angulosum | Mouse Garlic | 3 | 2 |
| Allium atropurpureum | | 3 | 2 |
| Allium bisceptrum | Aspen Onion, Twincrest onion | 3 | 2 |
| Allium bodeanum | | 3 | 2 |
| Allium bolanderi | Bolander's Onion | 3 | 2 |
| Allium brevistylum | Shortstyle Onion | 3 | 2 |
| Allium canadense | Canadian Garlic, Meadow garlic, Fraser meadow garlic, Hyacinth meadow garlic | 4 | 2 |
| Allium canadense mobilense | Canadian Garlic | 5 | 2 |
| Allium carinatum | Keeled Garlic | 3 | 2 |
| Allium carolinianum | | 3 | 2 |
| Allium cepa | Onion, Garden onion | 5 | 3 |
| Allium cepa aggregatum | Potato Onion | 4 | 3 |
| Allium cepa ascalonicum | Shallot | 5 | 3 |
| Allium cepa proliferum | Tree Onion | 5 | 3 |
| Allium cernuum | Nodding Onion, New Mexican nodding onion | 5 | 2 |
| Allium chinense | Rakkyo | 4 | 2 |
| Allium condensatum | | 3 | 2 |
| Allium cupanii | | 3 | 2 |
| Allium douglasii | Douglas' Onion | 3 | 2 |
| Allium dregeanum | Wild Onion | 3 | 2 |
| Allium drummondii | Prairie Onion, Drummond's onion | 3 | 2 |
| Allium fistulosum | Welsh Onion | 5 | 2 |
| Allium flavum | Small Yellow Onion, Ornamental Onion | 2 | 2 |
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Botanical References
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