Bunching onion 'Crimson Forest Bunching'

Allium fistulosum

How to grow Bunching onion 'Crimson Forest Bunching'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Harvest the bunches when they reach spring onion size.

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Crimson Forest Bunching is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea). Crimson Forest Bunching needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Growing Crimson Forest Bunching from seed

Aim to sow 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 13°C / 55°F.

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

Transplanting Crimson Forest Bunching

If module planted – transplant one module (should be 4 – 5 baby plants) every 10 cm or so.

Crimson Forest Bunching is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Crimson Forest Bunching

Bunching onion Crimson Forest Bunching Etymology

Crimson Forest is named due to it’s distinctive red stalks.

Other Names for Bunching onion 'Crimson Forest Bunching'

Crimson Forest, Crimson Bunching