Overview

Embark on a rewarding gardening journey with our premium evergreen bunching onion seeds. This packet contains 25-35 viable seeds, offering a generous supply for multiple plantings. These are not just any seeds; they are heirloom onion seeds, meaning they are open-pollinated varieties that have been passed down through generations, ensuring genetic purity and true-to-type characteristics. Perfect for home gardeners and culinary enthusiasts alike, these non-GMO onion seeds will produce delicious, mild-flavored green onions, also known as scallions or Welsh onions. Unlike bulb-forming onions, bunching onions produce slender, non-bulbing stalks that can be harvested repeatedly, making them a continuous source of fresh flavor for your kitchen. The botanical name for this variety is Allium fistulosum, a robust and adaptable plant that thrives in various conditions.

Key Benefits

Growing your own evergreen bunching onion seeds offers a multitude of advantages, from culinary delight to gardening simplicity. These seeds provide a sustainable way to enjoy fresh produce right from your garden or windowsill.

• Continuous Harvest: Once established, these evergreen bunching onion seeds allow for a cut-and-come-again harvest. Simply snip the green tops as needed, and they will regrow, providing fresh onions for an extended period. This makes them incredibly efficient for a steady supply.
• Exceptional Flavor: The onions produced from these seeds have a mild, sweet flavor, making them ideal for salads, stir-fries, garnishes, and many other culinary applications. Their delicate taste enhances dishes without overpowering other ingredients.
• Easy to Grow: With a cultivating difficulty rated as very easy, these heirloom onion seeds are perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. They are forgiving and require minimal fuss once planted, thriving with basic care.
• Versatile Planting: Suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, you can enjoy fresh bunching onions year-round. Plant them in garden beds, raised beds, containers, or even on a sunny windowsill. This versatility makes them a great option for any living situation.
• Non-GMO Assurance: Our commitment to natural gardening means these are truly non-GMO onion seeds. You can be confident that you are growing healthy, unaltered produce for your family, free from genetic modification.
• Evergreen Foliage: As the name suggests, these onions maintain their green foliage throughout the growing season and even in milder winter climates, adding a touch of green to your garden when other plants may have faded.
• Space-Efficient: Bunching onions grow upright and relatively compactly, making them an excellent choice for small gardens, urban farming, or container gardening where space is at a premium.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your evergreen bunching onion seeds is straightforward, ensuring a bountiful harvest with minimal effort. These hardy plants are quite resilient and adapt well to various growing conditions. For optimal growth, start by selecting a site that receives adequate sunlight. Bunching onions thrive in full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, but they can tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates. If growing indoors, place them in a south-facing window or under grow lights to ensure they receive sufficient light intensity.

When it comes to watering, maintain consistently moist, but not waterlogged, soil. The ‘Medium’ watering requirement means checking the soil regularly and watering when the top inch or two feels dry to the touch. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot, so ensure your garden bed or containers have adequate drainage holes. These onions prefer a well-draining soil type that is rich in organic matter. A balanced slow-release fertilizer can be applied at planting and then every 4-6 weeks during the growing season to support robust growth. The Allium fistulosum seeds are quite cold-hardy, typically thriving in USDA zones 3-9, and can often overwinter in milder climates, providing early spring growth.

Pest and disease problems are generally minimal for bunching onions. Keep an eye out for common garden pests like aphids, which can be managed with insecticidal soap. Proper spacing during planting helps ensure good air circulation, reducing the risk of fungal issues. Harvesting can begin once the green tops are about 6 inches tall; simply snip them off about an inch above the soil line. They will regrow, providing multiple harvests. For best results with your grow bunching onions project, rotate your planting locations each year to maintain soil health.

Size & Details

This offering includes 25-35 high-quality evergreen bunching onion seeds, providing ample opportunity to establish a productive patch in your garden. As an annual vegetable, these onions complete their life cycle within one growing season, though their ability to overwinter in some zones makes them seem perennial. Each seed will develop into a slender, green onion stalk, typically reaching a height of 12-18 inches. The seeds are packaged to ensure freshness and viability, ideal for planting within the current or next growing season. When planting, aim for a spacing of about 4-6 inches between plants to allow for proper development and air circulation. Expect to see germination within 7-14 days under ideal conditions, with the first harvest possible in about 60-75 days from planting.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How many seeds are included in this packet? A: This packet contains approximately 25-35 evergreen bunching onion seeds, providing a good quantity for starting your garden. The exact count can vary slightly due to natural seed size differences.
• Q: Are these suitable for indoor gardening? A: Yes, these evergreen bunching onion seeds are well-suited for both indoor and outdoor cultivation. For indoor growing, ensure they receive plenty of bright light, ideally from a south-facing window or with the aid of grow lights.
• Q: How much sunlight do these onions need? A: Bunching onions prefer full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. They can tolerate partial shade, but growth may be slower, and the stalks might be less robust.
• Q: Is this an easy plant to grow for beginners? A: Absolutely! These heirloom onion seeds are rated as ‘very easy’ to cultivate, making them an excellent choice for novice gardeners looking to successfully grow bunching onions.
• Q: What kind of soil is best for these seeds? A: They thrive in well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. A good quality potting mix for containers or amended garden soil with compost will provide the ideal growing medium.
• Q: Can I harvest these onions multiple times? A: Yes, one of the best features of bunching onions is their ‘cut-and-come-again’ nature. You can snip the green tops about an inch above the soil, and they will regrow for continuous harvests.
• Q: When is the best time to plant these seeds? A: For outdoor planting, spring after the last frost is ideal. For a continuous supply, succession planting every 2-3 weeks can be done. Indoors, they can be started year-round.
• Q: Are these seeds non-GMO? A: Yes, these are certified non-GMO onion seeds, ensuring you are growing natural and unaltered produce. We prioritize providing seeds that uphold traditional gardening values.
• Q: What is the expected height of the mature plants? A: Mature bunching onion plants typically reach a height of 12 to 18 inches, producing long, slender green stalks that are perfect for culinary use.
• Q: Do these onions produce a bulb? A: No, these are bunching onions (Allium fistulosum), which are non-bulbing. They produce delicious green stalks rather than a large, underground bulb like common storage onions.