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Bunching Onion
Allium fistulosum
★ 4.01 review · 1 source
Amaryllidaceae (Onion family) · Genus: Allium
About
Versatile roots grow up to 1" diameter and are excellent chopped fresh or sautéed.
Characteristics
Color
Green
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Half-Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
7–14 days
at 35–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
65–70 days
Fruit Size
1 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
8-10 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
8-10 Weeks Before First Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
0.25 in
Row Spacing
12 in
Thin To
3 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–70 °F
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Soil Temp
35–95 °F
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Air Temp
28 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
SOW in average soil in full sun after danger of frost in spring. In frost-free areas, sow in fall. Sow thinly in rows 12" apart and cover with 1/4" of fine soil. Firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days. Thin to stand 3" apart when seedlings are 1-2" high.
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Marcus SchulzZone 6a
★★★★☆August 26, 2026