“Apache” Red Bunching Onion Seeds – aka Red Scallion or Salad Onion | Heirloom Seeds by Liliana’s Garden |

Price: $6.95
(as of May 14, 2024 18:16:34 UTC – Details)

Harvested and Packed in the USA. Approx. 200 Seeds of “Apache” Bunching Onion. Germination Rate 87% minimum. Seeds may be started indoors or planted directly in the ground in any season. “Apache” bunching onions are one of the best varieties for late fall and early winter cultivation of salad onions. They may be the best for red or pink bunching onions. Tips and How to Grow: Plant seeds 1/4” apart. Do not crowd as the onions will not develop properly without enough space. Seeds should produce sprouts within 4 to 7 days. Sprouts will appear small, long, and thin. As the seedlings develop, these small stems will grow up and thicken. This growing process takes roughly 90 days to produce bunching onion of up to 1/2” in diameter. Keep soil damp at all times. If allowed to continue growing, most bunching onion varieties will progress to the “Spring Onion” stage. This means they will develop a small bulb and a slightly stronger onion flavor as opposed to the very light flavor and straight stalk of a traditional bunching onion.
Attractive Appearance: Apache bunching onions are known for their striking dark red color which starts at the root and goes all the way up to the green tops, leaving only a small streak of white inbetween.
Culinary Flexibility: These onions have a mild yet distinct flavor, making them versatile in the kitchen. They can be used in salads, as garnishes, in stir-fries, soups, and other dishes where a subtle onion flavor is desired.
Easy to Grow: Like other bunching onions, Apaches are relatively easy to cultivate. They are resilient to a variety of growing conditions and can be grown in garden beds or containers, making them suitable for different gardening spaces.
Continuous Harvest: If you only want the tops, Apache bunching onions allow for “cut and come again” harvesting. You can snip off what you need while leaving the bulb to regrow. This provides a continuous supply of fresh onions throughout the growing season.
Space-Efficient: These onions grow vertically and do not require much space, making them ideal for small gardens, balconies, or even windowsills. They offer high yield in a compact area.