Onion Plant Family

Onion Plant Family

Most of the members of the Amaryllidaceae Plant Family or the Onion Plant Family are rather stinky! Here are some of the members of the onion family: Veggies:  Garlic, leeks, onions, scallions and shallots Herbs:  Chives Flowers:  Alliums, amaryllis & agapanthus Similarities: The onion family tolerates chilly temperatures which means that the annuals (like garlic) […]

Vegetable Categories

Bulbs

The Bulb Category of veggies consists of one plant family: Onion Family:  Garlic, leeks, onions, scallions, shallots and spring onions Similarities: The onion family prefers to be planted when it is cooler to help to form the bulbs.  While you eat the green leaves/stems of the onion family, the bulbs are the main attraction.  This category […]