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Scallion
Allium fistulosum
Also known as: bunching onion, green onion, spring onion
Non-bulbing green onion harvested for its tender stalks. Quick to mature and easy to grow in small spaces.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing2–3″
Row Spacing6–12″
Planting Depth0.25–0.5″
Height12–18″
Spread2–3″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
6–8 weeks before last frost
Direct Sow (Spring)
3–4 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
-3–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
7–14 days
Days to Harvest
60–80 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 3–9
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Succession sow every 3-4 weeks. Can regrow from roots if cut above the base.
Companion Plants
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