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Good Companions for Onion

Onions repel carrot flies and many pests with their strong scent.

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Carrot
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Lettuce
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Tomato
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Pepper
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Cabbage
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Beet
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Strawberry
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Chamomile
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What NOT to Plant with Onion

Onions stunt bean and pea growth.

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Bean
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Pea
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Asparagus
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Sage
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Onion Planting Tips

Excellent pest deterrent - plant throughout the garden.

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Growing Onion in Kenya

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Climate

Tropical to arid depending on region

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Growing Season

Long rains: March-May, Short rains: October-December

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Hardiness Zones

USDA 10-12

Tips for Kenya Gardeners

Time planting with rainy seasons. Mulch heavily. Drip irrigation conserves water.

Best Planting Months:
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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USDA Hardiness Zones

Onion grows well in the following zones:

Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9