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Heirloom
Allium schoenoprasum
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Amaryllidaceae (Onion family) · Genus: Allium
Characteristics
Color
Green
Flavor
Mild
Intended Use
Fresh / Salad
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Perennial zone 3+
Annual below
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
7–21 days
at 65 °F
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Days to Maturity
80–90 days
Plant Height
6–10 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
2-4 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/4 in
Seed Spacing
1–6 in
Row Spacing
4–18 in
Thin To
4–6 in
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Container Friendly
Yes
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–70 °F
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Soil Temp
65 °F
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Air Temp
-30 °F
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