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Spring Onion

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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