General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
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Life cycle: |
Perennial
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Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
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Water Preferences: |
Mesic
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Flower Time: |
Summer
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Underground structures: |
Bulb
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Uses: |
Vegetable
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Dynamic Accumulator: |
K (Potassium)
Ca (Calcium)
Na (Sodium)
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Resistances: |
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
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Pollinators: |
Bees
Various insects
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Posted by
TBGDN (Indiana - Zone 5a) on Aug 8, 2013 2:58 PM concerning plant:
Big Daddy is not the largest onion I grow, but it is a fairly good storage onion, keeping up to five months in cool, dry conditions. It is a Spanish hybrid with a fairly mild taste, which goes well with burgers, hot dogs & salads (for my taste). I have successfully kept these in a well-ventilated cellar into January and beyond. The plants do best with adequate moisture and a weed-free environment. I spray twice during the growing season, especially in hot humid weather, with a fungicide/sulfur solution.
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