Grow Scallion seeds (green onion seeds), a fast-maturing, easy-to-grow variety valued for its slender stalks, mild onion flavor, and productive growth habit. Scallions are great for gardeners with limited space and can be harvested repeatedly by cutting and regrowing. Perfect for garden plots, containers, and raised beds, this reliable onion type grows well through cool and warm conditions with minimal effort.
These Non-GMO Scallion seeds thrive in full sun to partial sun and require only light care to produce crisp, flavorful stalks throughout the growing season. A favorite among beginner and experienced gardeners, scallions provide continuous harvests and strong growth without complicated maintenance.
Features
- Fast-growing green onion variety with mild flavor.
- Ideal for containers, raised beds, and small gardens.
- Cut-and-come-again growth for repeat harvesting.
- Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
- Open-pollinated and Non-GMO seed variety.
- Suitable for cool and warm-season planting.
- Beginner-friendly and highly productive.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Scallion (Green Onion)
- Plant Type: Leafy, non-bulbing onion variety
- Growth Habit: Upright slender stalks
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Suitable for Zones 2–11
- Growing Season: Spring, Fall, and mild summer climates
- Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial sun
- Days to Maturity: 60–80 days (faster for baby greens)
- Germination Temperature: 50°F–85°F (10°C–29°C)
- Plant Height: 10–18 inches
- Plant Spacing: 2–3 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Loose, well-drained soil
- Water Requirement: Consistent watering; keep soil moist
- Support Needed: None; upright growth
- Growth Advantage: Continual harvest with regrowth after cutting
Planting Guide
- Direct sow seeds outdoors or start indoors for early planting.
- Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in loose, well-drained soil.
- Space seeds 2–3 inches apart; thin if needed after sprouting.
- Choose full sun to partial sun for best growth.
- Keep soil consistently moist; do not let it fully dry out.
- Harvest young stalks as needed or cut at the base to encourage regrowth.
- For continuous production, sow new seeds every 2–3 weeks during mild seasons.
- Mulch lightly to help retain moisture around the root zone.
- Avoid compacted soil to encourage straight, tender stalks.
