Onion - Walla Walla

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Onion - Walla Walla

Note: If the bulb pushes itself out of the ground, cover it with mulch or straw, not soil. It is an intermediate onion and will produce a bulb in most areas of the USA. Onions prefer light well drained soil and with lots of organic matter. They should be kept evenly moist and not allowed to dry out. The Walla Walla onion should be planted in the early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. For just plain sweet and delicious flavor, this onion is one of the best. The Onion Walla Walla, 'Allium cepa', is one of the sweetest and juiciest onions you will ever taste. It is very important to keep onions weeded. Because the size of the bulb is directly related to how big the foliage gets, it is recommended to start the Walla Walla inside 8 to 12 weeks before last frost date. It is best eaten fresh and does not store well. They can be eaten raw like an apple. ... more

 

Marigold - Giant Sunset The Marigold Giant Sunset, 'Tagetes erecta', is a tall Marigold that will grow to 3 foot tall. If you love Marigolds, why not go all out and try a Marigold that will grow TALL. The flowers are also large and are shades of orange and yellow. They are moderately drought tolerant, so only water when needed. Pick faded flowers to encourage more blooms. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date.

Onion - Walla Walla
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