Scallion

Allium fistulosum

Early Octobervegetable

Perennial onion grown for its hollow green stalks. Also known as Welsh onion or scallion.

In Zone 9b, right now

Not yet — plant around early october

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Edible?

Yes — vegetable

Small space?

Yes — fits a balcony

Sun

Full sun (6+ hrs)

Comes back yearly?

Yes — perennial

Ways to plant it

Spring planting

Direct sow Closed

Mid January – Early February

Plant seeds straight into the ground (or a container) outdoors.

Fall planting

Direct sow Early October

Early October – Early November

Plant seeds straight into the ground (or a container) outdoors.

Plant Early October

Early October – Early November

Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.

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