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Home food production, renewable energy, alternative technologies, sustainable agriculture
with an emphasis on Brisbane and Queensland

Onion Family

More to come in future updates. Meanwhile, check out the links below for further information.

Links

The following links have been provided for general information. The particulars of growing these crops successfully will vary depending on your location and other circumstances, especially with respect to pests and diseases and their treatment. If in doubt, check with local authorities for current information on permissable pesticides, and always follow directions on the label of any products you may purchase. (see also Pests and Diseases).

Growing onions - Common questions Dept Primary Industries & Fisheries, Qld

Growing onions: Before you start Dept Primary Industries & Fisheries, Qld

Commodity growing guides - Onion NSW Department of Primary Industries

Onion University of Hawaii at Manoa (PDF)

Onion Jefferson Farm & Gardens, Thomas Jefferson Agricultural Institute, Missouri (PDF)

Onion CultivationThe World Vegetable Center

Onion Q&A Texas A&M University

Insect Pollination Of Cultivated Crop Plants A handbook available online at Agricultural Research Service, USA website (PDF). Onions in Chapter 6

Growing garlic in the Moreton region Dept Primary Industries & Fisheries, Qld

Commodity growing guides - Growing garlic in NSW NSW Department of Primary Industries

Garlic Texas A&M University

Garlic Profile Factsheet, Herb Society of America (PDF)

Garlic: An Herb Society of America Guide An extensive guide. Herb Society of America (PDF)

Garlic Jefferson Farm & Gardens, Thomas Jefferson Agricultural Institute, Missouri (PDF)

Organic Garlic Production Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas, USA

Garlic and Elephant Garlic National Vegetable Society, UK

Cultivating Garlic and Elephant Garlic National Vegetable Society, UK

Garlic - Allium sativum L. University of Florida

Growing shallots in Queensland Dept Primary Industries & Fisheries, Qld

Commodity growing guides - Shallots and chives NSW Department of Primary Industries

Shallot Jefferson Farm & Gardens, Thomas Jefferson Agricultural Institute, Missouri (PDF)

Growing leeks in Queensland Dept Primary Industries & Fisheries, Qld

Leek Jefferson Farm & Gardens, Thomas Jefferson Agricultural Institute, Missouri (PDF)

Commodity growing guides - Leeks NSW Department of Primary Industries

Rakkyo - Allium chinense G. Don. University of Florida

Garlic, Elephant - Allium ampeloprasum L. (Ampeloprasum group) University of Florida

Commodity growing guides - Shallots and chives NSW Department of Primary Industries

Chives Factsheet, Herb Society of America (PDF)

Chives - Allium schoenoprasum L. University of Florida

Chives North Carolina State University

Allium ramosum Flowering Chinese chives, The Herb Society of America

Getting to know the society garlic Green Culture Singapore (PDF)

Scallions (bunching onions) Jefferson Farm & Gardens, Thomas Jefferson Agricultural Institute, Missouri (PDF)

Onion, Potato - Allium cepa L. (Aggregatum group) University of Florida

Onion, Tree - Allium cepa L. (Proliferum group) University of Florida

Egyptian Walking Onions University of Wisconsin-Extension Master Gardener Program