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Types of Scallion Plants

Gardening Guide: The Super Scrumptious Scallion Guide

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Types of Scallion Plants

By Norann Oleson

A bountiful bunch of scallions

A bountiful bunch of scallions

Some scallions are perennials; others are biennials. No matter which type you choose, growing them will be pretty easy. It’s a matter of taste, and whether you live in a frost-free zone.

You can eat biennials the first year and—if you live in the right growing zone (based on the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map)—into the spring of the next year. In their second year, scallions set flowers at the head of each stalk. You don’t want to eat the scallions then—they’ve put all their energy into seed production, so their flavor will be less than ideal.

Once the seeds have matured, you can harvest them to start up a new crop of seedlings in starter pots. Or, if your garden soil warms up enough in the spring, you can sow the seeds directly.

If some people treat regular bulb onions as scallions, how can you tell the difference once you’re out in the garden? Check at the bottom of the plant’s leaves where they change from green to white. If the leaf cross-section is D-shaped or has a flat side, it’s Allium cepa. If the leaf cross-section is O-shaped or round, it’s Allium fistulosum.

Hybrid scallions are the result of cross-pollinating Allium cepa with Allium fistulosum. They’re difficult to produce, and most likely not worth a home gardener’s time. But if you’re really curious to see what happens when you cross a bulb onion with a green onion/scallion, look for Beltsville Bunching onions.

Do you grow scallions already? Do you grow perennials or biennials? Or have you tried growing hybrid scallions? Please share your scallion-growing experiences in the comment section below.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Scallion Plants
  • A Word About Varieties of Scallion Plants
  • Choosing to Grow Scallions from Seeds or Seedlings
  • Growing Scallions in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
  • Starting with the Right Soil for Your Scallion Plants
  • The Right Sunlight for Your Scallions
  • Should You Fertilize Your Scallion Plants?
  • How—and When—to Water Your Scallion Plants
  • How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Scallion Diseases
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Scallion Plants
  • The Right Way to Weed Your Scallion Garden
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing Scallions
  • Plant Profiles

  • White Spear Bunching Scallions
  • Parade Scallions
  • Heshiko Scallions
  • Deep Purple Scallions
  • Evergreen Hardy White Scallions
  • Nabechan Scallions
  • Recipes

  • Onion and Scallion Tart
  • Classic Western Omelet with Scallions
  • Sour Cream & Scallion Biscuits
  • Corn Bread with Scallions
  • Sausage & Scallion Eggs to Go
  • Green Onion (Scallion) Oil
  • Ginger Scallion Sauce
  • Scallion Pancakes
  • Stir Fry Chicken with Scallions
  • Skillet Scallions
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Scallions
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Scallions
  • Resources about Scallions
  • Scallion Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • The Super Scrumptious Scallion Guide: All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Eating Delicious Scallions

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