The information on this page applies to seedlings sold by LEAF Nursery during our 2021 Seedling Sale.
Allium fistulosum. Tokyo Long White Bunching Onion is a Japanese heirloom. A sweet, mild bunching variety forms long, uniform, single stem stalks 12-15" tall. Use the stems and tops of this non-bulbing perennial onion for salads and as a garnish or topping. These are so easy to grow and are great for small gardens and containers.
Seed Type
| Organic | Heirloom | Non-GMO | Hybrid | Open-pollinated | Untreated |
Additional Information
| Container Friendly | Trellis Needed | Easy to Grow | Pollinator Friendly |
Planting Season
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Growing Conditions
| Light | Temperature | Soil | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Sun to partial shade | USDA hardiness zones 5-9 | Nutrient rich, will tolerate poor soils | As needed |
Planting Tips
| Plant Spacing | Plant Size | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|
| clusters 6–8" apart | 12-15″ tall | 65-95 from germination |
- Additional instructions: Planting Chamomile with onions is said to improve their flavor. Onions also do well with carrots, leeks, beets, kohlrabi, brassicas, dill, lettuce and tomatoes. When planted with strawberries, the onions helps the berries fight disease. Keep your onions away from peas and asparagus!
- Harvesting instructions: Cut leaves when desired, making sure to leave at least 1/3 of the center leaves on the plant. If pulling up entire plants, select the largest ones.
Common Diseases and Pests
- Pests: Allium leaf miners, thrips, slugs
- Disease: White rot, powdery mildew, botrytis leaf blight
Useful Resources
- https://bbbseed.com/product/onion-tokyo-long-white-bunching/ (seed source)
- http://mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu/garden-help/vegetables/vegetable-planting-chart/
- https://www.johnnyseeds.com/growers-library/vegetables/onions/bunching-onions-key-growing-information.html
- https://gardenerspath.com/plants/vegetables/grow-bunching-onions/
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