Planting and Growing onion (salad) 'Guardsman'

| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Water moderately in growth, keep drier after flowering |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Light bulb feed in spring before flowering |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water onion (salad) 'Guardsman'?
Water moderately in growth, keep drier after flowering
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for onion (salad) 'Guardsman'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for onion (salad) 'Guardsman'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for onion (salad) 'Guardsman'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for onion (salad) 'Guardsman'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize onion (salad) 'Guardsman'?
Light bulb feed in spring before flowering
Learn more →How to Prune onion (salad) 'Guardsman'?
Deadhead to avoid the plant going to seed if grown as an edible crop.
Learn more →How to Propagate onion (salad) 'Guardsman'?
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Learn more →How to Transplant onion (salad) 'Guardsman'?
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Learn more →How to Care for onion (salad) 'Guardsman' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant onion (salad) 'Guardsman'?
Grow in rich well-drained soil, planting six inches apart in rows or in between crops to fill in gaps.
Learn more →How to Repot onion (salad) 'Guardsman'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest onion (salad) 'Guardsman'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to bolting, bull neck, downy mildew, neckrot, rust, white rot.
Pests
May be susceptible to leek moth, onion fly, eelworm.
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of onion (salad) 'Guardsman'
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