Evergreen Scallion is a perennial member of the onion family that breaks the mold of typical bunching onions. Unlike young onions harvested before bulbing, this non-bulbing species returns year after year, rewarding patient gardeners with 5-10 inch tall spears of deep green foliage ready to harvest in about 75 days. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires minimal spacing (just 2 inches apart), making it one of the most efficient vegetables you can tuck into garden beds or containers. Once established, it multiplies naturally and overwinters with such vigor that its emergence each spring becomes a beloved ritual.
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The real magic of Evergreen Scallion lies in its permanence. Plant it once and it becomes a long-time garden companion, multiplying by division on its own and weathering winter with no fuss, only to push up powerful green spears as soon as the ground thaws. Unlike annual bunching onions, this perennial species doesn't demand replanting each season. Its ability to be started indoors in mid-winter for early transplanting, combined with its compact 2-inch spacing requirement, makes it one of the most space-efficient and low-maintenance alliums you can grow.
Evergreen Scallion serves as a fresh, green onion for chopping and sprinkling over finished dishes, lending its mild onion flavor wherever a bright, fresh allium note is welcome. The tender green spears are harvested and used much like spring onions or green onions in everyday cooking.
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Start seeds indoors in mid-winter under grow lights, keeping soil between 60-70°F until germination occurs. Transplant seedlings into individual cells or modules and grow them until they've developed 2-3 true leaves and hardy root systems.
Transplant into the garden anytime the ground can be worked, whether in early spring or fall. Space plants 2 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart. Water well after transplanting to settle soil around roots.
Direct sow seeds in spring or fall, pressing them into prepared soil and keeping the seedbed consistently moist until seedlings are established.
Harvest green spears once they reach usable size, typically around 75 days from planting. Cut or snip the outer leaves as needed, allowing the central growth point to remain so the plant continues producing. The deeper green color and firm texture of mature spears indicate peak readiness. Because this species multiplies naturally if left unharvested, you can also allow plants to grow larger and divide the clumps by hand to propagate new plants.
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