RedA. fistulosum plants
RedA. fistulosum plants
Allium fistulosum commune rouge
Welsh onion, Japanese bunching onion, spring onion
The Chronopost was supposed to arrive between Friday evening and Saturday noon, so I could have replanted over the weekend. It arrived on Tuesday at noon. As a result, the young plants are all in a poor condition, and I doubt I can revive them. The young plants mean that the plants have no water or nutrients reserve!
Hélène, 10/04/2024
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Description
The red common bunching onion is a perennial plant, grown as a biennial, similar to an onion. This variety, native to Asia, produces small coppery-red bulbs at the base and long green leaves that can range from 30 to 50 cm (12 to 20in). Its taste is more pronounced than that of the early white chive. The plug plants of the red common bunching onion are produced using organic methods and can be planted from April to August. Harvesting is done from June to October.
Also known as Welsh onion, the bunching onion is a tasty perennial aromatic plant. It belongs to the same family as garlic, onion, and shallot. The common red bunching onion is a bit like the big sister of chives, with a clumping habit and hollow, cylindrical leaves. It is a perennial plant that will be cultivated for two or three years because beyond that, it tends to exhaust itself and become less productive. In regions with mild winters, the foliage will remain evergreen during winter and can be consumed all year round. Bunching onions are mainly grown in vegetable gardens but can also be used as an ornamental plant. Rich in antioxidants, minerals, and vitamin B, it is widely used in Asian or Caribbean cuisine.
Harvest: Harvesting can be done at all stages of growth, from June to October. It is possible to take a few centimeters of stems or a whole stem.
Storage: Bunching onion can be stored for a few days in the refrigerator or for a few months by drying or freezing. However, for the best flavour, it is preferable to consume them fresh.
Gardener's tip: To reduce the need for watering, we recommend mulching the soil with thin layers of grass clippings, if possible mixed with dead leaves. This protection, which keeps the soil moist, also reduces weed growth. The mulch should ideally be renewed every year.
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Planting and care
Bunching onions appreciate fresh and moderately fertile soils. If compost is necessary, it should preferably be applied in autumn, in the form of well-rotted compost, by scratching it to a depth of 5 cm (2in), after having, as with all vegetable crops, thoroughly loosened the soil.
To begin with, grow the plug plants by transplanting them into trays or pots with a diameter of 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5in), filled with potting soil. Place them in a warm and bright location. Water regularly.
For planting in open ground, choose a sunny or semi-shady location. Bunching onions like to be next to carrots (protection against flies) but don't appreciate being next to legumes from the Fabaceae family (beans, peas, broad beans).
The plants should be spaced 20 cm (8in) apart in all directions. Loosen the soil deeply. Dig a hole, place the young plant, and cover with soil. Firm and water to keep the soil moist.
Bunching onions can also be grown in pots. In this case, plant the plug plants directly into the pot, handling them delicately.
Bunching onions produce a lovely white flowering spike but it is recommended to cut the stems before they flower to preserve the aroma of the foliage.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.