Onion Catawissa (Allium x proliferum, syn. Allium cepa var. proliferum)

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Sale between july 20th and november 15th only

** CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE CANADA ** The 'Catawissa' or Egyptian onion has long been grown in Quebec. It is mentioned as far back as 1820, and it would have arrived with the first settlers. But its origin is unclear, with some saying it comes from Catawissa, a city in Pennsylvania, and others from China. Grapes. We mainly harvest the bulblets or the bulb, but the foliage is also delicious chopped like chives. After 2-3 years, the plant will benefit from being divided and then replanted individually. The surpluses can then be eaten like a green onion. The 'Catawissa' onion has a small to medium, elongated, red bulb.;;Quantity Approximately 8 small bulbils per order.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Benefits from a division after a few years.


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  • Quantity
    • Envelope of about 8 bulbils
  • Plant type
    • Perennial
  • Family
    • Amaryllidaceae
  • Color
  • Row spacing
    • 35 cm
  • Days to maturity
    • 1 year
  • Plant spacing
    • 25 cm to 30 cm
  • Depth
    • 2 cm
  • Exposure
    • Full sun
  • Soil
    • All types of soils
  • Shape
    • Erected
  • Width
    • 30 cm
  • Height
    • 60 cm to 70 cm

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Quantity: Envelope of about 8 bulbils
Plant type: Perennial
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Color: Red
Row spacing: 35 cm
Days to maturity: 1 year
Plant spacing: 25 cm to 30 cm
Depth: 2 cm
Exposure: Full sun
Soil: All types of soils
Shape: Erected
Width: 30 cm
Height: 60 cm to 70 cm