How to Grow White Lisbon Bunching Onion
Allium fistulosum 'White Lisbon'
Your complete guide to growing White Lisbon Bunching Onion.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant White Lisbon Bunching Onion
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | August – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | August – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | July – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | July – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | July – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | June – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | June – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | May – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | April – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | March – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | March – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | March – December |
Companion Plants for White Lisbon Bunching Onion
✓ Good companions
Onions repel cabbage moths and aphids that damage brassica family plants
Onions deter cabbage worms, cabbage loopers, and flea beetles
Onions repel carrot flies while carrots help break up soil for onion root development
Onions repel aphids and rabbits that commonly attack lettuce crops
Onions help deter aphids and may reduce fungal diseases around pepper plants
Onions deter aphids, thrips, and may help prevent black spot fungal disease
Onions repel slugs, aphids, and spider mites that commonly damage strawberry plants
Onions deter aphids, spider mites, and hornworms from tomato plants
✗ Keep away from
Onions can stunt asparagus growth and reduce spear production over time
Onions can inhibit nitrogen fixation and stunt growth of legume plants
Allelopathic compounds from onions interfere with pea root development and growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
