Vegetables
Beginner
Perennial often grown annual
Scallion (Green Onion)
Allium fistulosum
About Plant: Scallion (Green Onion)
A quick-growing bunching onion harvested for tender white stems and fresh green tops without waiting for a large bulb.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun
WaterRegular; reduce near maturity
SoilLoose, fertile, well-drained (6.0–7.0)
Spacing4–8 inches
Height12–36 inches
Time to Harvest50-70
Planting Depth1–2 inches depending on crop
Germination Time7–21 days from seed; cloves/rooted divisions vary
Expert Growing Tips
Keep the bed weed-free because alliums compete poorly; cure mature storage bulbs thoroughly before storing.