TheWelsh Bunching Onionis a superb, self-seeding perennial that brings a touch of cultivated elegance to your garden. This very hardy, non-bulbing, clump-forming member of the onion family yields hollow, tube-like leaves that grow up to30 cmin height and possess anenticingonionflavourand aroma. An essential in sophisticated Asian cuisine, this reliableDay Neutralbiennial is a must-have for the discerning gardener.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow:
Sowing:For an early start, begin seeds indoors in a sterile medium10 weeks before planting out. Alternatively, direct seed in a sunny site with light, well-drained soil inearly springas soon as the soil becomes workable. Planting Depth:12.5 mm. Seed Spacing:12.5 mm. Row Width:25 cm.
Care:Thin seedlings to7.5 cm. While this plant is relatively drought tolerant, keep plantsevenly wateredthrough dry periods to ensure a superb harvest. The flowers are also known to attract beneficial bees.
Harvesting:Ready in just65 days. The thinnings can be utilized as exquisitespring onions. Harvest the leaves as needed for their freshflavourand aroma.
Germination:Seed typically germinates in7-10 days.
