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Spring Onion
Allium fistulosum
Medium difficultyWinterVegetables
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
10" pot
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Start from
Direct sowing or transplant, 60-80 days
About Spring Onion
Spring onions (bunching onions) are grown purely for their tender green tops and small white shanks. Unlike standard onions, they do not require deep soil to form a bulb, making them an excellent, high-density crop for shallow terrace trays.
Climate requirements
Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate (50-70%)
Rain sensitivity
High (Prone to fungal issues)
Growth stages
Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–109
Stage 3
Harvest
Day 110–140
Common pests and diseases
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Companion plants for Spring Onion
Avoid planting nearby
✗ Peas✗ Beans
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