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Bunching Onion

Bunching Onion

Allium fistulosum

grass☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 6aZone 10b

Bunching onions are a fast-growing, perennial herb that produces multiple slender bulbs and tender green tops ideal for harvesting throughout the growing season. They're excellent for succession planting and provide a continuous supply of mild onion flavor for fresh use or cooking.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1–1.5′ tall × 0.25–0.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 6aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Native Range

Asia

Function & Care

ediblepollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

leafshootroot

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
0 years
Propagation
seed, division

Companion Planting