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Chapter 12. Onion, Leek, and Chive Production

Johan Desaeger, Peter Dittmar, Pamela Roberts, Xavier Martini, andLincoln Zotarelli


Botany and Planting

Onion—Allium cepa, Alliaceae (Amaryillidaceae)

Leek—Allium ampeloprasum

Chive—Allium schoenoprasum

Bunching onion—Allium fistulosum

Table 1. Planting dates for onion and alliums.

Table 2. Planting information for onion and alliums.

Cultivars

Table 3. Onion and leek cultivars.

The following tables list registered pesticides that should be integrated with other pest management methods. Additional information on integrated management methods can be requested from UF/IFAS Extension horticulture or agriculture agents. A list of local UF/IFAS Extension offices is available at https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/.

Table 4. Herbicides approved for managing weeds in onion, garlic, and shallot. Labels change frequently. Be sure to read a current product label before applying any chemical. Contact: Peter J. Dittmar, UF/IFAS Department of Horticultural Sciences, Gainesville.

Table 5. Insecticides labeled for management of arthropod pests of garlic, leeks, and shallots. Labels change frequently. Be sure to read a current product label before applying any chemical. Please refer to chapter 19 for information on biopesticides, including materials labeled for certified organic production. Contact: Xavier Martini, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center—Quincy.

Table 6. Insecticides registered for managing arthropod pests of onions. Labels change frequently. Be sure to read a current product label before applying any chemical. Please refer to chapter 19 for information on biopesticides, including materials labeled for certified organic production. Contact: Xavier Martini, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center—Quincy.

Table 7. Onion fungicides ordered by disease and then FRAC group according to their mode of action. Labels change frequently. Be sure to read a current product label before applying any chemical. Please refer to chapter 19 for information on biopesticides, including materials labeled for certified organic production. Contact: Pamela Roberts, UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center.

Table 8. Nonfumigant nematicides for onion and alliums.

Table 9. Fumigant nematicides for onion and alliums.

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Commercial

Disclaimers

The use of trade names in this publication is solely for the purpose of providing specific information. UF/IFAS does not guarantee or warranty the products named, and references to them in this publication do not signify our approval to the exclusion of other products of suitable composition.

Use pesticides safely. Read and follow directions on the manufacturer's label.