{"product_id":"evergreen-white-bunching-onion-seeds","title":"Evergreen White Bunching Onion Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvergreen White Bunching Onion — also known as Welsh Onion or Japanese Bunching Onion — is one of the oldest and most widely grown alliums in the world, with a cultivation history stretching back over 2,000 years across Asia and Europe. Despite its name, it has no connection to Wales; the name derives from the Old English word \u003cem\u003ewelsche\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning \"foreign\" — a nod to its origins in Siberia and China, where it has been a kitchen staple for millennia. Brought to American gardens by early settlers and Asian immigrants alike, Evergreen White Bunching became a beloved garden standby for its remarkable cold hardiness, continuous harvest, and mild, versatile flavor. Unlike bulbing onions, it never forms a true bulb — instead producing clusters of slender, upright stalks that can be harvested repeatedly throughout the season and even into winter. Open-pollinated and non-GMO.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–120 days from seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright stalks 12–18 inches tall, forming dense clumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStalks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender, white-shanked with hollow dark green tops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated, non-GMO heirloom perennial grown as an annual or biennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvergreen White Bunching Onions have a mild, clean, and slightly sweet onion flavor — far more delicate than a standard bulbing onion, with none of the sharpness or pungency. The white shank is tender and subtly sweet, while the hollow green tops carry a fresh, grassy onion note that brightens any dish. Both parts are fully edible and delicious raw or cooked. The flavor mellows beautifully with heat, making these bunching onions equally at home in stir-fries, soups, and egg dishes as they are sliced raw over salads and grain bowls. Cold weather intensifies their sweetness — one of the few vegetables that genuinely improves after frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowth Type \u0026amp; Harvest Yields\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvergreen White Bunching is a vigorous, clump-forming grower that produces abundantly from a small footprint. Plants grow 12–18 inches tall in dense upright clusters that can be harvested repeatedly — cut the stalks to 2 inches above the soil and they regrow quickly. Direct sow in early spring or fall for the best results. A single planting of 20–30 plants will provide a continuous supply of fresh green onions from spring through fall, and in mild climates, straight through winter. Plants left in the ground will overwinter and return the following spring, making them one of the most productive and low-maintenance alliums in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDisease Resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent cold hardiness — survives hard frosts and overwinters in most climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood resistance to pink root and smut in typical garden conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRarely troubled by pests — strong allium oils deter most insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip: Avoid overwatering and ensure good drainage to prevent rot at the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips \u0026amp; Planting Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: 1–2 inches between seeds in rows 12 inches apart; thin to 4–6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow depth: ¼ inch deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 7–14 days at soil temps of 60–75°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun to partial shade — tolerates more shade than most alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHill soil lightly around the base to blanch and lengthen the white shank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest continuously — cutting encourages new growth and extends the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow outdoors 4–6 weeks before your last frost date in spring, or in late summer for a fall and winter harvest. Can also be started indoors 10–12 weeks before last frost and transplanted when seedlings are pencil-thin. In mild climates, sow in fall for overwintering and early spring harvest. Find your frost dates and hardiness zone at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\"\u003eUSDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants \u0026amp; Mutual Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarrots\u003c\/strong\u003e — bunching onions deter carrot fly; carrots deter onion fly — a classic pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrassicas (Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale)\u003c\/strong\u003e — allium oils repel aphids and cabbage worms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e — onions deter aphids and spider mites around tomato plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarigolds\u003c\/strong\u003e — complement alliums' pest-deterring properties throughout the bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid planting near:\u003c\/strong\u003e beans and peas — alliums inhibit legume growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice thinly over salads, tacos, grain bowls, or noodle dishes for a fresh, mild onion bite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir-Fries:\u003c\/strong\u003e A staple in Asian cooking — add whole stalks or sliced to woks and sauté pans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stir into miso soup, ramen, or any broth-based dish at the finish for fresh flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEgg Dishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fold into omelets, scrambled eggs, or frittatas for a classic combination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarnish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice the green tops and scatter over finished dishes for color and flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love Evergreen White Bunching Onion\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest continuously all season — cut and come again for months of fresh green onions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional cold hardiness — overwinters in most climates and returns in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild, sweet flavor that works raw or cooked in virtually any cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo bulb to wait for — harvest begins in as little as 60 days from seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated and non-GMO — save your own seeds year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most productive and low-maintenance alliums in the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHarvest Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin harvesting when stalks reach 6–8 inches tall — cut to 2 inches above soil to encourage regrowth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest in the morning for the crispest, most flavorful stalks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse both the white shank and the green tops — both are fully edible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the longest white shank, hill soil around the base as plants grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate harvested stalks wrapped in a damp paper towel for up to 1 week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrder Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd Evergreen White Bunching Onion Seeds to your garden this season and enjoy one of the most productive and versatile alliums you can grow. 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