Scallion Seeds - Evergreen Bunching Nebuka - Allium fistulosum

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

USDA Zones 3-9 - Evergreen Bunching Scallions perform as an extremely hardy and reliable perennial across these zones, providing harvests for multiple years from a single planting.

Best Performance in Zones 4-8 where they thrive and overwinter with ease, often providing the very first green harvest of the spring. They produce vigorously from spring through fall.

Northern Zones (3-4) - Exceptionally cold hardy. Direct sow in spring for a summer harvest, or in late summer to establish before winter. With a layer of mulch, they will overwinter even in harsh climates and be ready to harvest as soon as the snow melts.

Hot Climate Zones (8-9 and warmer) - Best planted in the fall for a continuous harvest through the winter and spring. They may go dormant or slow down during the peak heat of summer but will resume vigorous growth as temperatures cool in the fall.

Soil Temperature - Germination occurs best when soil temperatures are between 60-75 degrees F.

Growing Season - This is a fast-growing crop. Scallions are ready for their first harvest approximately 60-70 days after sowing. As a perennial, once the clump is established, it can be harvested continuously through the growing season for years.

Learn more about USDA Hardiness Zones here

When to Plant:
For a summer harvest, direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. For an early spring crop the following year, sow seeds in late summer or early fall, about 8-10 weeks before your first expected fall frost. Seeds can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting outside.

Where to Plant:
Choose a location with full sun (at least 6 hours a day). They will tolerate light shade. Scallions prefer fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. They are excellent for raised beds and containers.

How to Plant:

Direct Sow: Prepare a weed-free bed. Sow seeds about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep in rows or by broadcasting them over a patch. Space rows about 6-12 inches apart.

Indoor Start: Sow seeds in flats or pots, cover lightly with soil, and keep moist. Transplant seedlings outdoors when they are 3-4 inches tall.

Spacing: Sow seeds about 1 inch apart. There is no need to thin them, as they grow well in close "bunches."

Care & Maintenance:

Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during germination and dry periods. Provide about 1 inch of water per week.

Fertilizing: Scallions are light feeders. Amending the soil with compost at the time of planting is usually sufficient.

Weeding: Keep the area around the young scallions free of weeds, as they do not compete well. Mulching can help suppress weeds and retain soil moisture.

Harvesting: Begin harvesting when the stalks are about 6-8 inches tall and pencil-thick. To use the entire scallion, gently pull it from the soil. For a "cut-and-come-again" harvest that allows the plant to regrow, use scissors to snip the green tops about 1-2 inches above the soil line.

Overwintering: In the fall, you can mulch the base of the plants with straw or shredded leaves to provide extra protection in colder climates (zones 3-5). The clumps can be divided every 2-3 years to be replanted and expand your patch.