My Garden
| Category | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennial plant | |
| Culinary Usage | Edible plant | |
| Duration to maturity | 1 year to harvest | |
| Estimated Plant Lifespan | 5 years lifespan | |
| Sun Requirements | 6+ hours direct sunlight (Full Sun) | |
| Pollination | Method: Insect pollination | |
| Watering Requirements | Method: Top watering Frequency: Water when the soil is dry to the touch. Notes: Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. | |
| Humidity Requirements | Level: Moderate | |
| Care Instructions | Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming and prevent self-seeding. Divide overcrowded clumps every few years to maintain vigor. | |
| Temperature Range | Min: -15°C Max: 25°C | |
| Alternative Names | Allium latissimum, Allium victorialis platyphyllum |
Crested Wheatgrass is a vigorous grower that can quickly outcompete Allium ochotense for resources like water and nutrients, especially in drier conditions.
Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that suck sap from plants, causing stunted growth, yellowing leaves, and honeydew secretion. They can be particularly troublesome during periods of rapid growth.
Onion thrips feed on plant sap, causing silvery streaks and distorted growth on leaves and flowers. Heavy infestations can lead to plant decline.
Steps:
- Collect seeds after flowering or carefully separate bulb offsets in the fall.
- Sow seeds directly into well-drained soil in a sunny location in the fall or spring.
- For bulb offsets, plant them about 2 inches deep and 4 inches apart.
Neem oil
Effective against aphids and other sucking insects.
Diatomaceous earth
A natural insecticide that can help control a range of insects, including thrips.