Bunching Onion- Red Beard

Bunching Onion- Red Beard

Allium fistulosum

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• Red stems

• Mild flavour

Attractive red stems with green tops. Tender with mild flavour. Good both raw and cooked. Hardy variety; good for winter. Bunching onions are also known as "Welsh onions", often used as "spring onions" and sometimes incorrectly called "Shallots".

How to sow and grow:

Method:	Sow direct or raise seedlings
Sowing Depth:	5mm
When:	Autumn, winter and early spring
Germination:	7-10 days @ 15-25°C
Hardiness / Life Cycle:	Hardy Perennial (usually grown as an annual)
Plant Spacing:	3cm
Position:	Full sun, well drained soil
Days to Maturity/Flowering:	60-90 days

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