Bunching Onion Exotic Seeds (10g)

🌿 Exotic Bunching Onion Seeds (Allium fistulosum)

Description:
The Exotic Bunching Onion is a high-quality, perennial onion variety prized for its tender, mild-flavored green stalks that grow in attractive clusters. Unlike regular bulb onions, this variety is cultivated mainly for its edible green tops, which are used fresh in salads, soups, stir-fries, and as a garnish. Known for its vigorous growth and high productivity, Exotic Bunching Onion adapts well to a variety of climates and soils, making it suitable for both home gardens and commercial cultivation.

Plant Characteristics:

• Type: Perennial (grown as an annual for culinary use)

• Family: Amaryllidaceae

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Leaves: Hollow, tubular, dark green, and succulent

• Flavor: Mild, sweet, and less pungent than regular onions

• Growth Habit: Forms dense clusters that allow multiple harvests

Growing Information:

• Sowing Season: Spring to early summer or autumn, depending on climate

• Sowing Depth: 0.5–1 cm in seed trays or directly in soil

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Spacing: 10–15 cm between plants and 25–30 cm between rows

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil enriched with organic matter (pH 6.0–7.5)

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist; avoid waterlogging

Cultivation Tips:

• Apply compost or balanced organic fertilizer for vigorous growth.

• Regularly trim green tops to encourage fresh shoots and prolonged harvest.

• Mulching helps conserve soil moisture and control weeds.

• Protect young plants from pests such as onion thrips and aphids.

Harvest:
Leaves can be harvested 60–75 days after sowing. Cut the green tops 2–3 cm above the base to allow regrowth. Continuous harvesting is possible throughout the season.

Uses:

• Culinary: Ideal for fresh salads, soups, stews, stir-fries, and garnishing dishes.

• Nutritional: Rich in vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and minerals.

• Gardening Benefits: Compact growth habit makes it suitable for container gardening and small spaces.

Nutritional Value:
Exotic Bunching Onion promotes overall health by supporting immunity, digestion, and cardiovascular wellness. Its mild flavor makes it versatile in cooking and a healthy addition to any diet.