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Dash — Onions & alliums | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Dash
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

50days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z4–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Transplant seedlings 4-6 weeks old into garden in early spring; direct sow seeds for summer/fall harvest

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture; keep soil evenly moist
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with moderate organic matter
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light green to white
Shape: Upright, slender cylindrical
Flavour: Mild, refined onion flavor with clean, delicate taste; less assertive than bulbing varieties.

In the kitchen

Fresh salads, garnish, light cooking, grilling, bunching onion applications

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	July – September
2	—	—	May – July	July – September
3	—	—	May – June	June – October
4	—	—	April – June	June – October
5	—	—	April – May	June – November
6	—	—	April – May	May – November
7	—	—	March – May	May – November
8	—	—	March – April	April – December
9	—	—	February – March	March – December
10	—	—	January – March	March – December
11	—	—	January – February	February – December
12	—	—	January – February	February – December
13	—	—	January – February	February – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

TomatoesAlliums repel aphids, spider mites, and other tomato pests while improving flavor

CarrotsAlliums deter carrot fly and root maggots, while carrots help break up soil for allium bulbs

LettuceAlliums repel aphids and slugs that commonly attack lettuce leaves

CabbageAlliums deter cabbage worms, flea beetles, and other brassica pests

RosesAlliums repel aphids, black spot fungus, and Japanese beetles from rose bushes

PeppersAlliums deter aphids, spider mites, and nematodes that attack pepper plants

StrawberriesAlliums repel slugs, aphids, and spider mites while improving strawberry flavor

MarigoldsBoth plants repel similar pests and create a strong pest-deterrent combination

Avoid

BeansAlliums can inhibit nitrogen fixation in legumes and stunt their growth

PeasAllium compounds interfere with pea growth and nitrogen-fixing bacteria

AsparagusAlliums can stunt asparagus growth and reduce spear production

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 40
Protein (g): 1.1
Fat (g): 0.1
Carbohydrate (g): 9.34
Fibre (g): 1.7
Sugars (g): 4.24
Vitamin A (µg): 0
Vitamin C (mg): 7.4
Vitamin E (mg): 0.02
Vitamin K (µg): 0.4
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.12
Folate (µg): 19
Calcium (mg): 23
Iron (mg): 0.21
Magnesium (mg): 10
Phosphorus (mg): 29
Potassium (mg): 146
Zinc (mg): 0.17
Selenium (µg): 0.5

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the onions & alliums growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Dash

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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