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🌱 Sowing & planting
- Sowing depth: 0.6 cm
- Sowing distance: Pre-cultivate in 5 cm trays; plant in rows on site, 30 cm between rows and thin out to 10 cm between plants.
- Germination: 13 °C, 7-14 days
- Planting distance: modules with 8-10 seeds per hole, transplant when the onions are 5-10 cm high; plant modules 10 cm apart
- Plant out when: the onions are 5-10 cm high
- Growth cycle: approx. 180 days
📅 Growing times throughout the year
- Winter cultivation: sow outdoors mid-August-mid-October; harvest May-August.
- Summer cultivation: sow under glass mid-February-March; plant outdoors mid-April-end May; harvest mid-July-November.
- Autumn cultivation: sow outdoors in April; harvest August-December.
- Sowing method: Sow directly in a greenhouse/cold frame in early spring, later outdoors; or in 5cm modules in groups of 8-10 seeds.
📘 Basic information
- Crop group: Root crop
- Crop family: Onion family
- Height: approx. 60 cm
- Growth cycle: approx. 180 days
- Frost resistant: yes
- Root system: 20-30 cm
- Preferred soil: pH 6.0-7.0, sandy and loamy soil
- Fertilization: well- composted soil
🌞💧 Pitch & water
Location: ☀️ moderate sun
Watering: 💧💧 water moderately
🤝 Good & Bad Neighbors
Good neighbors
- Root
Bad neighbors
- Beans
- Peas
- Parsley
❗ Dangers & Concerns
- Few known issues.
🧺 Harvesting & storing
After 8 to 12 weeks, you can start harvesting. Cut or pull the stems out of the row as needed.
The stems are delicious in soup, stir-fries and salads.
🍽️ Nutritional value
Per 100 g spring onion (including stem):
- 32 kcal
- 0 g fat
- 7 g carbohydrates
- 2 g protein
- 3 g fiber
- 2 g sugar
- Vitamins: A, C and K
- Other: Thiamine, riboflavin, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, potassium, calcium, iron, folic acid, pantothenic acid and manganese
Table of Contents:
You can grow scallions year-round. They are a type of spring onion or spring onion with a small bulb growing on the end. They are very easy to grow and can be grown both in the ground and in pots . Ideal for growing in a small garden or on a balcony. In this article, I'll explain how to grow scallions:
What do you need to grow spring onions?
This is what you need to grow your own spring onions:
- Spring onion seeds
- Sowing and cutting soil , a garden rake and possibly garden twine (if you start with seeds) or potting soil , a pot and a saucer (if you grow in pots ).
- A spot in your vegetable garden or a pot with good drainage.
- Fertilizer (Vinasse Potassium)
Steps for growing spring onions:
Step 1: Choose the right location
Spring onions grow best in full sun, but they also appreciate a spot in partial shade. Ensure well-draining soil, as spring onions, like all members of the onion family, don't like wet feet. Want to learn more about soil preparation? Watch this video:
https://youtu.be/NByZ1mnvgSg?si=mulnP9ehipsQDuw4
Step 2: Growing scallions from seeds or planting scallions?
You can sow spring onions from seeds or start with existing plants. Personally, I find nothing more enjoyable than starting from seeds.
Loosen the soil well with your garden rake . Sow 6 to 8 seeds every 10 cm, so the onions will grow in bundles. The sowing depth is twice the size of the seed. In sandy soil, you can sow slightly deeper than in clay soil. Tip: make a
Winter cultivation : sow your spring onions in the fall outdoors (August to mid-October), so you can harvest your first spring onions early in the year (from early May). They're wonderful for topping your first spring salads with beets , lettuce , arugula, and so on.
Summer cultivation : for this, sow your spring onions under glass very early in the year (mid-February to late March). This way, you'll harvest spring onions all summer long (from July to November).
Autumn cultivation : sow outdoors in April and harvest spring onions from mid-August to December. Wonderful for warming up in winter with an Asian stew or curry topped with homegrown spring onions.
Growing spring onions in a pot
Do you have a small garden or want to grow spring onions on a balcony? You can! If you're growing in pots , make sure each pot is large enough for the desired number of spring onions.
A sammy salad is ideal for this, you can grow spring onions in combination with some fresh herbs and different types of lettuce.
Planting spring onions
Are you a novice vegetable gardener, short on time, or finding yourself too late to start a crop you'd like? Then spring onion seedlings are a perfect start. Plant them 10 cm apart, leaving about 30 to 40 cm between rows.
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Step 2: watering
Keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid overwatering, as this can cause the onions to rot. Water the scallions when the topsoil feels dry.
Step 3: Fertilize spring onions
Feed your plants and they'll feed you. Plants use nutrients from the soil as they grow, so by replenishing those nutrients, your spring onions will grow optimally. I'm a fan of Vinasse Kali. Vinasse Kali strengthens your plants' immune systems and makes them winter-hardy. Use approximately 50 grams per square meter.
Step 4: Harvesting
You can harvest scallions as soon as they're large enough to eat, usually when they reach a height of about 15-20 cm. Cut off the green leaves a few centimeters above the ground. The white and green parts of the scallion are edible. By cutting the scallions instead of pulling them out of the ground, they continue to grow and you can harvest them for a longer period.
Step 5: Caring for your spring onions
Regularly remove weeds around the spring onions to reduce competition for water and nutrients. Thin out the plants if they are growing too close together.
Spring onions are relatively low-maintenance and grow quickly. They're ready to harvest in about 8-12 weeks after sowing or planting. They're best used fresh, but you can also store them by refrigerating or freezing them.
Good luck!
Greetings, Sarah
