Bunching onions, also known as green onions or scallions, are a type of onion that is grown for its long, slender green leaves and mild flavor. Tokyo Long White is a variety of bunching onions that is known for its long, white stems and mild flavor.
To grow Tokyo Long White bunching onions, you will need:
- Well-drained, fertile soil
- Full sun or partial shade
- Seeds or seedlings
Growing Instructions:
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Prepare the soil by tilling or digging to a depth of at least 8 inches. Add compost or other organic matter to improve the soil's fertility.
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Sow the seeds or transplant seedlings in the spring, after the last frost date. Space the plants about 1 inch apart, and cover with 1/4 inch of soil.
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Water the onions regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
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Fertilize the onions with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.
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Harvest the onions when the leaves are about 6-8 inches tall.
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Keep the soil moist, fertilize every 4-6 weeks, and harvest the onions when the leaves are about 6-8 inches tall.
Chart:
| Week | Task |
|---|---|
| 1 | Prepare the soil, sow seeds or transplant seedlings |
| 2-4 | Water regularly, keep the soil consistently moist |
| 4-6 | Fertilize every 4-6 weeks |
| 6 | Harvest when leaves are about 6-8 inches tall |