{"title":"Allium fistulosum","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAllium fistulosum\u003c\/em\u003e — spring onion\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium fistulosum\u003c\/em\u003e is the botanical name for the Welsh or bunching onion, the species behind most true \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spring-onion\"\u003espring onions\u003c\/a\u003e and a hardy, clump-forming member of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alliums\"\u003eallium\u003c\/a\u003e family. Unlike the common bulb onion, it is grown for its slender, mild-tasting stems rather than a swollen bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllium fistulosum has been cultivated in East Asia for thousands of years and is a cornerstone of Chinese, Japanese and Korean cooking — the \"negi\" and bunching onions of those kitchens. It never grew wild and is known only in cultivation, having spread west to Europe centuries ago, where the curious name \"Welsh\" actually derives from an old word meaning foreign rather than from Wales. The genus name \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e is the Latin for garlic, while \u003cem\u003efistulosum\u003c\/em\u003e means hollow, describing the tubular leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a hardy perennial usually grown as an annual, forming clumps of upright, hollow blue-green leaves and slim white shanks instead of a round bulb. It is far more cold-tolerant than the bulb onion and does not form a storage bulb, so it can be cut fresh over a long season and many types simply re-sprout from the base. Mild and crisp, it bridges the gap between onion and chive, and like other quick alliums it sits well among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-vegetables\"\u003efast-growing vegetables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Allium fistulosum from seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBunching onions are easy and forgiving. Sow direct in rows or clusters from spring to late summer, thin lightly, and pull as you need them once pencil-thick — there's no need to wait for a bulb to form. Hardy types can be left to stand through winter for early spring pickings. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/growing-vegetables-the-complete-beginner-friendly-guide-with-pro-tips\"\u003evegetable growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the essentials, and the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/vegetable-sowing-calendar\"\u003evegetable sowing calendar\u003c\/a\u003e shows the sowing windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady for fresh, mild onion flavour over a long season? Browse the varieties below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spring-onion\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#66971d;color:#ffffff;padding:12px 22px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eBrowse spring onion varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/growing-vegetables-the-complete-beginner-friendly-guide-with-pro-tips\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#ffffff;color:#3f6312;border:1.5px solid #9cc35f;padding:10.5px 21px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eVegetable growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated categories:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spring-onion\"\u003eSpring Onion\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alliums\"\u003eAlliums\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-vegetables\"\u003eFast-Growing Vegetables\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fresh-leafy-greens\"\u003eFresh Leafy Greens\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vegetables\"\u003eAll Vegetables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt \u003ca href=\"\/\"\u003eSeedsChoice\u003c\/a\u003e, every order ships from Meppel, NL with fast, tracked EU delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"welsh-onion-seeds-allium-fistulosum","title":"Welsh Onion Seeds Allium Fistulosum Perennial Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWelsh onion herb with strong onion flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewelsh onion seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e are a reliable choice for gardeners who want a hardy, perennial onion herb with upright, tubular leaves and a clean, pronounced onion taste. This variety is commonly grown as a bunching onion type and forms clumps that can be picked repeatedly through the season. Plants typically reach around 40 cm in height, making them suitable for beds, borders, and compact spaces. If you are looking for perennial welsh onion seeds for steady leaf harvests, this herb fits well into mixed herb plantings and kitchen gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal for pots, beds, and half shade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cem\u003eAllium fistulosum\u003c\/em\u003e seeds suit a range of garden settings, including welsh onion seeds for pots and other container growing onion seeds setups on patios and balconies. A bright position is ideal, and a half shade herb seeds placement can also work well, especially where summer sun is intense. Keep the soil evenly moist for best growth and leaf quality. The leaves are well suited to “cut and come again onion leaves” use in everyday cooking, adding onion character to salads, soups, and egg dishes. Also known as white welsh onion seeds and allium fistulosum seeds, this is a practical option for gardeners seeking hardy bunching onion seeds that return year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shaphira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51726645985617,"sku":"SHA-BLO-021280-7","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/2458\/5553\/files\/SHA-BLO-021280-7_1_9f5fce1f-7c99-42be-b673-23dd2a5b8ed6.png?v=1778176523"},{"product_id":"welsh-onion-bunching-seeds-allium-fistulosum","title":"Welsh Onion Seeds Allium Fistulosum Perennial Winterhecke","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWelsh onion character and garden use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewelsh onion seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e are a practical choice for gardeners who want a reliable, clump-forming onion herb with a clean, strong onion flavour. This variety is known as the Winterhecke welsh onion and is grown mainly for its upright, hollow leaves that can be harvested repeatedly through the season. As a perennial onion herb, it can return year after year in suitable conditions, making it a useful addition to herb beds, borders, and mixed kitchen gardens.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe plant forms sturdy, pipe-like foliage and develops into a hardy onion plant reaching around 40 cm in height. It is often used as a bunching onion in the garden, where the leaves are cut as needed for everyday cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing conditions and seasonal performance outdoors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cem\u003eAllium fistulosum\u003c\/em\u003e seeds suit open ground cultivation and are commonly sown from March to August, matching the typical “open ground sowing March August” window for this type of spring onion. Choose a bright position; welsh onion seeds partial shade can also work well, especially where summers are warm. Keep the soil evenly moist for steady growth and neat, tender leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the kitchen, the fresh green leaves are valued as a spring onion-style garnish for salads, soups, and egg dishes. The “cut and come again” habit means you can take leaves as required while allowing the plant to continue producing new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shaphira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51742508351825,"sku":"SHA-LUN-051336-8","price":3.96,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/2458\/5553\/files\/SHA-LUN-051336-8_1_9fa27782-d72d-4003-a8c4-59e69c9f7698.png?v=1778188373"},{"product_id":"spring-onion-seeds-long-white-ishikura-allium-fistulosum","title":"Spring Onion Seeds Long White Ishikura Allium Fistulosum Annual","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLong White Ishikura spring onion for gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003espring onion seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e ‘Long White Ishikura’ are a reliable choice for vegetable beds where you want slender, leek-like stems with a clean white shaft. This annual type is known as a non-bulbing onion, producing long, straight stems rather than forming a round bulb. The flavour is mild, making it a popular option for fresh use in salads and everyday kitchen prep. Botanical name: \u003cem\u003eAllium fistulosum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant habit, flavour profile, and appearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety develops long white stems with a sturdy, upright habit and fresh green tops. As ishikura bunching onion seeds, it suits gardeners looking for uniform stems that are easy to trim and slice. The plant’s appearance is often compared to small leeks, while still fitting the typical scallion seeds profile used for garnishes and light cooking. Because it is an annual spring onion type, it is commonly grown as a seasonal vegetable alongside other open ground sowing vegetable seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest placement for sunny beds and borders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor spring onion seeds for sunny beds, choose a bright, open position and keep the soil evenly moist for steady growth and clean stems. Long white spring onion seeds like this cultivar work well in rows in the open ground, in raised beds, or as a neat edging within a mixed vegetable plot. If you are comparing long white stem onion seeds, this selection stands out for its extended white shaft and consistent, non-bulbing growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shaphira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51743634129233,"sku":"SHA-LUN-051584-7","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/2458\/5553\/files\/SHA-LUN-051584-7_1_33c3e0cb-c481-43f4-9560-c5868bfb9f45.png?v=1778192214"},{"product_id":"red-ninja-spring-onion-seeds-allium-fistulosum","title":"Red Ninja Spring Onion Seeds Allium Fistulosum Perennial","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Ninja spring onions for fresh stalks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ered ninja spring onion seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e are a distinctive red spring onion variety grown for tender, upright stalks with a pleasantly punchy onion flavour. This vegetable stalk crop is typically harvested and used whole, making it a popular choice for salads, soups, and quick garnishes where fresh colour and mild heat are welcome.\u003cbr\u003eClassified as a bunching onion, this type forms little to no bulb and focuses its energy on producing usable green stems. If you are looking for scallion seeds for sowing that deliver consistent, uniform stems, Red Ninja is a practical option for kitchen gardens and open ground beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant character, flavour, and garden placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanically, this spring onion belongs to \u003cem\u003eAllium fistulosum\u003c\/em\u003e, valued for its strong regrowth and neat, clump-forming habit. The plants develop plenty of foliage and are suitable for a wide range of soils, making them adaptable across many garden situations. A consistently moist soil helps support steady growth and crisp stems, especially during active growth periods.\u003cbr\u003eFor gardeners seeking allium fistulosum seeds with a reliable performance in cooler seasons, this is also known as an overwintering onion option, offering a hardy, perennial-style presence in the vegetable patch when conditions allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal suitability and simple crop protection notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is commonly associated with open ground sowing March to June, fitting well into spring and early-summer vegetable planning. As with other onions and scallions, basic crop hygiene and rotation are helpful to keep plantings vigorous from year to year.\u003cbr\u003eWhere pests are a concern, onion fly netting protection can be used as a straightforward physical barrier over young plants. For growers searching for red ninja scallion seeds outdoor sowing, this combination of bold colour, bunching habit, and practical garden resilience makes Red Ninja a strong choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shaphira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51744014139729,"sku":"SHA-BLO-021427-1","price":6.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/2458\/5553\/files\/SHA-BLO-021427-1_1_36296657-193e-42ff-8fbf-89fbf0a2f93b.png?v=1778175215"},{"product_id":"spring-onion-seeds-ishikura-allium-fistulosum","title":"Spring Onion Seeds Ishikura Allium Fistulosum Annual Variety","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpring Onion Variety With Long White Shanks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003espring onion seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e ‘Ishikura’ are a popular choice for gardeners who want a reliable, annual, non-bulbing onion variety with an elegant, leek-like look. This type is known for producing long, straight white shanks and fresh green tops, making it well suited for harvesting as bunching onions and for use as scallion seeds in the vegetable garden. The plants are typically grown for their crisp stems rather than for forming a round bulb. Botanical name: \u003cem\u003eAllium fistulosum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics For Kitchen And Garden Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIshikura spring onion is valued for its mild onion flavour and clean, upright growth habit. The long white Ishikura seeds develop into plants with a noticeably extended white portion, often described as long white shank onions, which can be used fresh in salads, garnishes, and everyday cooking. As a non bulbing onion variety, it fits well where uniform stems are preferred, and it can be grown as an annual crop in many climates. This selection is considered a relatively new type for many European gardens and is appreciated for its consistent stem quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSite Preference And Seasonal Sowing Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, choose a sunny position and keep the soil evenly moist during growth. This variety is suitable for open ground sowing onions in the appropriate season, and many gardeners also choose it for autumn sowing where conditions allow, aiming for an early harvest period the following spring. If you are looking for spring onion seeds long white for neat, slender stems and a tidy bed appearance, Ishikura is a practical option for home gardens and allotments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shaphira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52575287378257,"sku":"SHA-BLO-021425-3","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/2458\/5553\/files\/SHA-BLO-021425-3_1_df9ed978-693c-4f21-b54b-a59545bdaa06.png?v=1778187839"}],"url":"https:\/\/seedschoice.fr\/collections\/allium-fistulosum.oembed","provider":"SeedsChoice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}