GREEN BUNCHING ONION Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Allium fistulosum
Green Bunching Onion is a popular non-bulbing onion variety that produces slender, tender green stalks with a mild onion flavour. Perfect for salads, soups, stir-fries, and as a fresh garnish, this hardy onion is quick to grow and easy to maintain. It can be harvested at any stage and will regrow from the base when trimmed, making it an ideal addition to kitchen gardens and urban plots.
Why Grow Green Bunching Onion?
- Mild flavour and crunchy texture—great for raw or cooked dishes
- Harvest continuously by cutting above the base
- Perennial in warm climates; productive annual elsewhere
- Compact and container-friendly—great for small gardens
- Quick-growing and easy to care for
Growing Instructions
- Sow direct into beds or raise in trays for transplanting.
- Choose a sunny or partially shaded spot with fertile, well-drained soil.
- Thin early to encourage healthy stalk development.
- Mulch around plants to retain moisture and reduce weeds.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Perennial leafy vegetable (grown as annual in most climates)
- Plant Height: 30–40 cm
Sowing Information:
- Germination: 7–14 days
- Depth: Sow 1 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to part shade
- Sow Where: Direct sow or transplant from seed trays
- Soil Type: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil (pH 6–7)
- Spacing: 5–10 cm between plants, rows 20–30 cm apart
When to Sow Green Bunching Onion in New Zealand:
| NZ Region | Sowing Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| North Island – Upper (e.g. Auckland, Bay of Plenty) |
March – September | Sow in cooler months. Mulch and keep soil moist for best results. |
| North Island – Lower (e.g. Wellington, Taranaki) |
March – October | Plant in early spring or autumn for extended harvests. |
| South Island – Northern (e.g. Nelson, Marlborough) |
February – April August – October |
Best grown in late summer or early spring. Avoid waterlogged soils. |
| South Island – Central & Southern (e.g. Canterbury, Otago) |
September – November | Wait until risk of frost has passed. Protect seedlings from cold winds. |
Growing Tips for New Zealand Gardeners:
- Keep planting rows 2–3 weeks apart for a continuous supply.
- Use organic liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks for stronger stalks.
- Harvest individual stems as needed and allow the plant to regrow.
- Protect young seedlings from slugs and snails during early stages.
Harvest:
Harvest 60–90 days after sowing. Pick stalks when they reach desired thickness. Leave root base intact to encourage regrowth.
