Grow fresh, crisp Spring Onions (Allium fistulosum) at home with our easy-to-grow plants. Perfect for vegetable gardens, allotments, raised beds and containers, spring onions take up very little space and are a great choice for growing alongside other vegetables and herbs.
Choose from White Lisbon, Red Lilia or Mixed. White Lisbon is a traditional favourite with crisp white stems, while Red Lilia produces attractive red-purple stems with a fresh onion flavour.
Plant Allium fistulosum in a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil. Water plants regularly in dry weather, gathering as needed when the stems reach a useful size. Spring Onion Quick growing, versatile and delicious The plants are ideal for salads, stir-fries, sandwiches and to add a fresh taste to everyday cooking.
Light Required Full sun
Watering Water regularly after planting, keeping soil evenly moist to encourage steady growth.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in a sunny or lightly shaded spot in fertile, well-drained soil. Keep the soil evenly moist to encourage steady growth. Harvest as needed once stems are a good size, leaving some plants to keep cropping.
Plant genus Allium
Plant type Vegetable Plants
Foliage type Herbaceous
Hardiness Hardy
Soil acidity Neutral Soil
Planting aspect North Facing
Leaf colour Bright green
Growth Rate Fast
Edible Use Fresh Fruit, Salad, Jam Making, Wine Making, Juicing, Baking, Mashing
Planting Companion Carrots, Radishes, Lettuce
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