Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Hybrid origin, Africa
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-4
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Ants
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Crenshaw Melon
In German
Zwiebel
Zuckermelone
In Spanish
Cebolla
Crenshaw Melon
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
Crenshaw Melon
In Portuguese
Cebola
Crenshaw Melon
In Polish
Cebula
Crenshaw Melon
In Latin
cepa
Crenshaw Melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cucurbitales
Family
Liliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Allieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Onion and Crenshaw Melon
Season and care of White Onion and Crenshaw Melon is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Crenshaw Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Crenshaw Melon season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Crenshaw Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral.
White Onion and Crenshaw Melon Physical Information
White Onion and Crenshaw Melon physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Crenshaw Melon are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
- Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Care of White Onion and Crenshaw Melon
Care of White Onion and Crenshaw Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.