Bunching onion 'Elody'

Allium fistulosum

How to grow Bunching onion 'Elody'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Elody is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Elody needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Growing Elody from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Elody about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Elody

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

Harvesting Elody