Chapter 12. Onion, Leek, and Chive Production in Florida
Botany and Planting
Onion—Allium cepa, Alliaceae (Amaryillidaceae)
Leek—Allium ampeloprasum
Chive—Allium schoenoprasum
Bunching onion—Allium fistulosum
Table 1. Planting information for onion and alliums.
Cultivars
Table 2. Onion and leek cultivars.
Table 3. Herbicides approved for managing weeds in onion.
Table 4. Insecticides labeled for management of arthropod pests of garlic, leeks, and shallots.
Table 5. Insecticides registered for managing arthropod pests of onions.
Table 6. Onion fungicides ordered by disease and then FRAC group according to their mode of action.
Table 7. Nonfumigant nematicides for onion and alliums.
Table 8. Fumigant nematicides for onion and alliums
