How Do You Grow Green Onions (Allium Fistulosum)?
The green onion (Allium fistulosum) form long tube like leaves which have a mild onion flavor. onions only. Unlike a regular onion you are growing for the edible stalk and leaves. Green onions will form onion bulbs if left to mature. Step 1 How to Sow Green Onions: Start seeds is a shallow tray of potting soil in doors. The seeds are very small and just need to be lightly covered with soil. They should germinate in 10-14 days. After 4-6 weeks transplant the green onions into the garden. Plant 1 inch apart with 12 inches between rows, you can also buy small bulblets sometimes. These can be directly sown 1.5 inches apart. Also if you buy green onions at the grocery save the white bottom part with roots and plant that in your garden. If there’s enough life left you can get green onions started this way. Choose a full sun location with loose, well drained soil. Step 2 How to Care for Green Onions in the Garden: Keep green onions weeded and water regularly. They rarely have problems with pe