Allium cepa ascalonicum
Allium cepa ascalonicum
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IOverview
Overview
Allium cepa ascalonicum, a member of the onion family, is an easy-to-grow vegetable originating from Turkmenistan. This plant thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and requires full sun exposure. It can be propagated from seeds or sets (immature bulbs) and grows to about 0.3 meters in height with a width of 0.2 meters. The edible parts include the flowers, leaves, and roots, making it versatile for culinary use. This variety is known for its long growing period and performs well when sown outdoors between mid-November and mid-March, with spacing requirements of 25 cm (10 inches) to ensure proper development.
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What is Allium cepa ascalonicum?
Allium cepa ascalonicum, a member of the onion family, is an easy-to-grow vegetable originating from Turkmenistan. This plant thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and requires full sun exposure. It can be propagated from seeds or sets (immature bulbs) and grows to about 0.
What is Allium cepa ascalonicum used for?
Traditionally used for immune support. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.
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Top 1 evidence-ranked use of Allium cepa ascalonicum
Clinicaluses · safety · chemistry · dosagemedicinal profile
IIBenefits & evidence
1 claim · 0 sources
Benefits & evidence
1 claim · 0 sources- Traditional-use note: Allium cepa ascalonicum appears in herbal sources around seasonal wellness traditions, often as a traditional preparation. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.
Traditional context only. This reviewed claim keeps the original low confidence level, but avoids treatment, disease, dosage, or guaranteed-effect language.
IV·bMixology suggestions
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Mixology suggestions
1 draftEditorial drafts. These pairings are AI-suggested from traditional herbal lore. Always verify with a qualified herbalist before brewing.
Gastro Comfort
digestiontincture
Traditional remedy for digestive discomfort.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivation
Cultivation
Allium cepa ascalonicum thrives in full sun and well-drained soil that is light (sandy) to medium in texture. It requires moist conditions but should not be waterlogged. The plant can be propagated from seeds sown outdoors between mid-November and mid-March, with a spacing of 25 cm (10 inches). Given its hardiness range of zones 4-8, it is suitable for temperate regions. Harvest the edible parts—flowers, leaves, and roots—from this long-growing vegetable for culinary use.
Light
Full sun
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium
Hardiness
4-8
Mature size
0.3 m × 0.2 m
- Propagation
- Seed - direct sow
- Sow outdoors
- mid-Nov. - mid-March
- Spacing
- 25cm, 10inch
For first-time growers
How to grow Allium cepa ascalonicum for the first time
7steps
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What you'll need
Seeds, a sunny spot in your garden, and well-drained soil.
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Best time to plant
Plant seeds outdoors between mid-November and mid-March.
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Soil and container prep
Ensure the soil is light (sandy) or medium with good drainage. Full sun exposure is ideal.
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Sowing or transplanting
Direct sow seeds 25cm apart, covering them lightly with soil.
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First two weeks
Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged during germination. Thin seedlings if they grow too close together.
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Ongoing care
Water regularly and mulch to retain moisture. Fertilize lightly with compost every few months.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune dead leaves to maintain plant health, but wait for bulbs to mature before harvesting.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:FlowersLeavesRoot
Edible uses: The Allium cepa ascalonicum is used for its flowers, leaves, and roots in cooking. The bulbs can be eaten raw or cooked, while the greens are often used fresh in salads or cooked like other alliums. The plant also produces edible flowers that can add a decorative touch to dishes when used fresh.
Other uses:CosmeticDyeHairPolishRust
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
1 native · 29 introduced
Distribution
1 native · 29 introducedDistribution across5 continents· 1 native· 29 introduced
Europe5 regions
introduced (5)BelarusBulgariaFranceRussiaSpain
Asia4 regions
native (1)Turkmenistan
introduced (3)BangladeshCambodiaChina
Americas5 regions
introduced (5)ColombiaCubaDominican RepublicEcuadorHaiti
Africa4 regions
introduced (4)AlgeriaEgyptEthiopiaGuinea-Bissau
Oceania1 region
introduced (1)Fiji
Broader regions
introduced:Argentina Northeast, Baltic States, California, Arkansas, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., East Himalaya, Galápagos
IXSpecimen gallery
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Specimen gallery
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See also
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