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Onion 'Prince F1'

Allium cepa var. cepa

Belonging to the Allium genus (Allium cepa var. cepa 'Prince F1'), Prince F1 is a variety of Onion. Prince F1 grows as a Perennial and is a Vegetable. Being a Perennial, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater). Prince F1 is known for growing to a height of approximately 45.0 cm (that's 1.46 feet in imperial).

Due to how easy it is to grow in a variety of conditions, Prince F1 Onion is great for beginner gardeners and those that like low maintainance gardens.

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How to grow Onion 'Prince F1'

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  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Prince F1 is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 10 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. A soil ph of between 6.0 and 7.0 is ideal for Prince F1 as it does best in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Prince F1 from seed

Sow 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Prince F1 about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Prince F1

As Prince F1 is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Prince F1

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early autumn.

Onion 'Prince F1' information

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