Bunching onion 'He-Shi-Ko'

Allium fistulosum

How to grow Bunching onion 'He-Shi-Ko'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that He-Shi-Ko is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to go dormant over the long winter months. Ideally plant in loamy and sandy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 7.0 as He-Shi-Ko likes to be in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing He-Shi-Ko from seed

Aim to sow 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing He-Shi-Ko about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting He-Shi-Ko

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as He-Shi-Ko is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting He-Shi-Ko

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.