'Blanc De Juin'

Ref: ALLI_AL_CEPA_001

Common Name: Onions / Oignons / Κρεμμύδι

Scientific Name : Allium cepa

Plant’s cycle: Biennial

Light Requirement: Full Sun and half shade

Soil type: any soil with pH 4.5 to 8.3,

Sowing in nursery: February

Direct Planting: March

Germination: 10 – 14 days

Harvest: 65 - 120 days

Spacing: 10cm/10cm/1cm

Flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs)

Pollination: Cross-pollinated by Bees, insects

Plant is Self-Fertile

Seed preservation: 2 years

Edible Parts: Flowers; Leaves; Root; Seed.

Other Uses:   Dye;  Repellent;

Medicine: Anthelmintic;  Antiinflammatory;  Antiseptic;  Antispasmodic;  Appetizer;  Carminative;  Diuretic;  Expectorant;  Febrifuge;  Homeopathy;  Hypoglycaemic;  Hypotensive;  Lithontripic;  Skin;  Stings;  Stomachic;  Tonic. 

Known Hazards: There have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in large quantities and by some mammals, of this plant. Dogs seem to be particularly susceptible. Hand eczema may occur with frequent handling. May interfere with drug control of blood sugar.