Bunching onion 'Welsh onion'

Allium fistulosum

How to grow Bunching onion 'Welsh onion'

To propagate, divide the clump in late winter or early spring and replant the small offsets. 1

Keep in mind when planting that Welsh onion is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Welsh onion from seed

Sow direct or into a seedling tray
Spring to Autumn
(In Cool – Temperate Australia, recommended months are April to August; in Subtropical, April to June)

Ensure a distance of 7.8 inches (20.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.2 inches (0.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Welsh onion

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Welsh onion is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Welsh onion

Harvest 10 to 12 weeks after they first emerge for best flavor

Other Names for Bunching onion 'Welsh onion'

Green Stem Welsh Onion, Bunching Onion, Evergreen Onion

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