Often considered to be a king of scallions, this variety is very similar in taste and odor to the common onion. This type is unique as it does not develop bulbs and has hollow leaves and scapes. Plants are winter hardy and will produce young sprouts in early spring.
Planting Information:
When and Where to Plant: Select a sunny, well drained location and sow seed as soon as the ground can be worked. Cultivate soil and enrich with vegetable food and organic matter. Firm soil over seed. For early crop start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before planting outdoors. In frost free regions plant in fall for spring harvest.
Care: Keep soil weed free and feed every 6-8 weeks.
Harvesting: Harvest as needed as they only keep 1-2 weeks.
Germination Time: 10 - 15 Days
Days to Maturity: 60 - 65 Days
Planting Depth: 1/2 in.
Seed Spacing: 1/2 in.
Spacing Between Rows: 8 in. - 12 in.
Space After Thinning: 1/2 in. - 1 in.
Light Requirements: Full Sun