| "Onion
Evergreen Bunching" is a Ferry Morse seed. Often times called
Scallions..."Evergreen Bunching" is one of the easiest
Onions to grow, not to mention one of the fastest to
harvest.
The Bed: Add a fresh layer
of rich compost to the top soil, then till or spade the bed to
loosen the soil and work in the compost. Rake level.
How to Grow: Onions can be
planted 3 - 4 weeks before last frost. They can be grown from seed
or sets. To grow sets: Plant bulbs 2" to 3" deep,
2" - 4" apart. Rows should be 12" to 18"
apart. To grow seed: Plant seed 1/4" deep with up to 3
seeds per drill, spaced 2" - 4" apart. Rows should be
12" to 18" apart. Thin seedlings to 4" apart when
plants are 6" tall. Keep the soil moist... but not soggy.
After germination water as needed. Successive crops of Scallions can be sown 2 - 3 weeks apart.
Harvesting: Scallions can
be harvested 10 - 12 weeks after planting, or when the plants are
about 12" tall. Bulbs can be harvested in the fall when they
have reached 2" to 4" in diameter.
Available Hybrids - Cultivars: Granex
Yellow 170 days, Burgundy 100 days, and Sweep Spanish Yellow Utah
Jumbo 115 days, to name just a few.
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