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Spring Onion

Allium fistulosum · Onion family
DIFFICULTY Easy
TYPE Annual/perennial, direct sown
MATURITY 60–80 days
Sun
Full–part sun
Water
Regular
Soil pH
6.0–7.0
Spacing
5cm × 20cm
Depth
1cm

01Harvested before bulbing

Spring onions are simply pulled young, before a true bulb forms — a fast, low-effort crop that can be tucked into gaps between slower-growing vegetables.

02Planting

Method
Direct sow thickly in a short row or block.
Soil
Loose, well-drained, moderately fertile.
Timing
Sow year-round in mild zones for a continuous supply.

03Growing care

  • Succession sow every few weeks for a steady harvest.
  • Keep soil evenly moist.
  • Harvest by pulling every second plant to let others size up.
  • Feed lightly if growth looks slow.

04Problems

  • Onion thrips — silvery streaking; hose off.
  • Rust — orange spotting; improve airflow.
  • Damping off — young seedlings in wet, cool soil; avoid overwatering seedlings.
  • Bolting — less of an issue since harvested young.

05Harvest & storage

Signs
Usable from pencil-thickness onward.
Method
Pull by hand, whole plant.
Curing
None needed.
Storage
Fridge crisper, about a week.

06Companions & rotation

Plant nearby
CarrotTomatoLettuce
Avoid nearby
BeansPeas
Rotation note
Fast crop; rotate loosely with alliums as a group.