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Bunching Onion ‘Winter Ishikura’

Allium fistulosum

seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety

  • fast growing Japanese variety
  • long, hollow leaves and long, slim white stalks
  • can be harvested in winter
  • great, mild, sweet flavour

NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.

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Description

Bunching Onion Winter Ishikura’ is a fast-growing Japanese variety with long, hollow leaves and long, slim, white stalks. This variety can be harvested in winter and has a great, mild, sweet flavour. For “spring onions”, sow multiple seeds (4-8) into the same hole and use while young. Sow further seeds every two-three weeks to extend harvest. This is called “succession sowing”.

Additional information

Best By

Dec-25

germination rate - current stock

not tested

Packet Quantity

40 seeds

Lifecycle

perennial

Sowing Months

March; April; May; June; July; August; September; October; November; December

Method

sow direct or raise seedlings

Depth to Sow

6mm

Germination

10-18 days

Distance Apart

5cm in bunches of 5

Harvest

65-90 days