GREEN BUNCHING ONION Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Allium fistulosum
- Non-bulbing onion variety producing long, slender green stalks with a mild flavour.
- Excellent for fresh salads, garnishes, stir-fries, and soups.
- Rich in vitamins A and C and beneficial antioxidants.
- Harvest young as scallions or grow to maturity for larger stalks.
- Highly adaptable and easy to grow in garden beds, raised beds, or containers.
- Perennial in warm climates, allowing for continuous harvests.
Plant Details
- Plant Type: Perennial grown as an annual leafy vegetable
- Plant Height: 30–40 cm
Sowing Information
- Germination: 7–14 days
- Depth: 1 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or containers
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil enriched with compost; pH 6–7
- Spacing: 5–10 cm between plants, rows 20–30 cm apart
Growing Tips
- Keep soil consistently moist to encourage steady growth.
- Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Harvest individual stalks as needed, leaving the base and roots to regrow.
- For continuous supply, sow new rows every few weeks.
Harvest
60–90 days after sowing. Pick stalks when they reach the desired thickness.
When to Sow Green Bunching Onion in Your Climate
| Climate Zone | Best Planting Time | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Temperate | August–March | Sow in cooler months for best results. Mulch to protect young seedlings. |
| Subtropical | March–November | Avoid midsummer heat. Provide afternoon shade if needed. |
| Tropical | April–August | Grow during cooler, drier months to reduce bolting. |
| Cool | September–March | Tolerates light frosts. Sow after heavy frosts have passed. |
| Arid | August–March | Sow during milder seasons. Mulch and water consistently. |