Green Bunching Onion Seeds

GREEN BUNCHING ONION Vegetable Seeds

Botanical Name: Allium fistulosum

• Premium non-bulbing onion variety producing long, slender green stems with a mild, sweet onion flavour.
• Perfect for fresh salads, garnishes, stir-fries, soups, Asian dishes, and everyday kitchen use.
• Fast-growing and highly productive, ideal for home gardens, market gardens, and container growing.
• Harvest young as spring onions or allow stems to thicken for larger bunching onions.
• Perennial in warm climates, allowing repeat harvests from the same planting when cut correctly.
• Rich in vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and beneficial plant compounds that support a healthy diet.
• Excellent regrowth after cutting, making it one of the easiest and most reliable leafy onions to grow.

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Perennial commonly grown as an annual leafy vegetable
• Plant Height: 30–50 cm
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming, non-bulbing onion with repeated harvest potential

Sowing Information

• Germination: 7–14 days
• Sowing Depth: 0.5–1 cm deep
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Sow Where: Direct sow into garden beds, raised beds, or containers; also suitable for seed trays
• Soil Type: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost; ideal pH 6.0–7.0
• Plant Spacing: 5–10 cm between plants
• Row Spacing: 20–30 cm between rows

Growing Tips

• Keep soil consistently moist during establishment and active growth for tender, mild-flavoured stems.
• Apply mulch around plants to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil health.
• Feed regularly with compost or a balanced fertiliser to encourage strong leafy growth.
• Harvest individual stalks by cutting above the base, leaving roots intact for repeat regrowth.
• For a continuous harvest, sow small batches every 2–4 weeks throughout the growing season.

Harvest

• Days to Maturity: 60–90 days after sowing
• Harvest when stems reach the desired thickness, either young as scallions or larger as bunching onions.
• Regular picking encourages ongoing production and stronger regrowth.

When to Sow Green Bunching Onion in Your Climate