Evergreen White Bunching

Family: Amaryllidaceae Vegetable

Evergreen White Bunching opens with a crisp, cool snap and a clean, gently sweet onion fragrance that lingers like fresh-cut stems.

At about 45 days, it forms tidy, upright bunches of white, tender cylinders with a bright, green top—silky-smooth to the touch and wonderfully mild in flavor. Ideal for fresh bunching, it shines in spring salads, garnishes, and quick stir-ins, and it also makes a lovely, aromatic base for sauces and pickles when you want that fresh onion lift.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 45 DaysHabit: Upright

Botanical illustration of Evergreen White Bunching

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jun 9th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	45
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

This bunching onion stays mild while giving you that crisp, fresh-cut onion snap—especially from the white cylinders—so it doesn’t bully delicate greens or eggs. Shave it fine for salads or toss it in at the last moment so it stays silky and snappy instead of going soft and sulfurous.

Best Uses

thinly sliced spring salads and crunchy garnish piles
quick stir-ins at the end to keep the snap
whisked into a light sauce or pan glaze for fresh onion lift
fast pickles or quick-brined “refrigerator onion” style accents

Flavor Profile

clean, gently sweet onion aroma cool crisp snap with tender, mild bite silky-smooth texture for raw use bright green-top herbaceous finish

Kitchen Pairings

ginger sesame oil rice vinegar soy sauce eggs spring peas

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Allium fistulosum (evergreen bunching/scallion-type) and how can I prevent it?

Watch for onion thrips and downy mildew, which are common on Allium fistulosum. Thrips show as silvery streaks and distorted leaves; control by removing weeds and using insect netting, then apply an insecticidal soap when thrips are actively feeding. For downy mildew (often as gray-purple fuzz on leaf tips and pale patches), improve airflow with wider spacing and avoid overhead watering—water at soil level and remove heavily infected plants to slow spread.

How often should I water Allium fistulosum during the main growing phase?

During active growth, keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—aim for the top 1 inch to stay damp. Water about 1–2 times per week depending on your soil and heat, increasing frequency during hot, windy weather, and reducing watering after rainfall to prevent soggy beds that favor fungal issues.

How do I tell when Allium fistulosum is ready to harvest?

Harvest when the green leaves are about 8–12 inches long (typically around 45 days), and the bunches feel firm rather than hollow or overly thin. Cut the outer leaves or harvest full bunches at the base; for repeated harvests, leave the inner growth intact so the plant can regrow.