Bunching onion 'Helens Welsh Siberian'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Helens Welsh Siberian is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. 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 Helens Welsh Siberian likes to be in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Sow thinly directly where they are to grow and after germination thin carefully to allow the remaining plants space to grow.

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 Helens Welsh Siberian about 28 days before your last frost date.

Sow direct slowly removing the seedlings that are causing the overcrowding and leaving the ones best positioned to develop fully.

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

Harvest when needed and lift with a hand fork or trowel.

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