Allium, Japanese Bunching Onion, Welsh Onion, Multiplier Onion, Scallion, Green Onion 'Crimson Forest'

Alliumfistulosum

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Allium (AL-ee-um)
Species
fistulosum (fist-yoo-LOW-sum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Melbourne, Florida

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | March 2008 | positive

Very nice green (red) onion - deep purplish-red color on the bottom that extends several layers down - not just top layer. Very pretty. I...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

Brilliant red stalks, flavorful and tasty. A completely new bunching onion. Very decorative red stalks with colour extending in 2- 4 layers.

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