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White Lisbon Bunching Onion
AlliumAllium fistulosum 'White Lisbon'
- Partial sun
- Zones 4–9
- 60 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 1" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
The classic European bunching onion prized for its crisp white stems and mild onion flavor. Perfect for continuous harvesting throughout the growing season, these versatile scallions can be harvested young for tender greens or left to mature for thicker stems. A kitchen garden essential that's incredibly easy to grow.
Planting
Direct sow in spring 2-3 weeks before last frost. Can succession plant every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 1" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Onion thrips, aphids, leafminers. Common diseases: Downy mildew, purple blotch, rust.