Allium cepa 'Paris Silverskin' (Pickling onion 'Paris Silverskin')

Cultivation

Often grown from sets, which are quick maturing, adaptable, and less prone to mildew and onion fly. Or grow from seed in prepared beds. It is a good idea to rotate site annually. When preparing bed in autumn add lime if soil is acid.

Suggested uses

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic