(Allium cepa)
It prefers light rich free-draining friable loam that is not too rich otherwise the tops will do all the growing. Generally tops grow in cool weather and the bulb in hot weather. Excellent for storage up to 10 months.

Companions:
- beets, cabbage, chamomile, carrots, lettuce, parsnip, silverbeet and tomato.

Interplant throughout the garden as the Allium family will ward off pests and with marjoram, parsley and savoury.

Incompatible:
all beans and peas.

Rotate:
brassicas.