Welsh Onion Seeds
Welsh Onion Seeds - Allium fistulosum
- Hardy to Zone 5
Full Sun
- Germination Tested November 22, 2025: 95%
- Approximately 60 seeds per packet
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Expected to restock in December 2026.
Welsh Onion is a versatile perennial bunching onion. It divides from the base, and can be used as spring onions/scallions or green onions. It is quite hardy, actually originating in northern China or Siberia, not Wales like the name suggests.
For harvesting, if you want to use the slender bulbs, pull up the whole plant with the roots. If you only want the green onions, snip them off above the bulb and let them regrow. You can harvest almost year round.
Welsh Onions will divide from the base many times to eventually form a large clump. You can divide the clumps in spring or fall to separate them out to get a better yield, or to share with other gardeners.
They will flower, and you could cut off the flower heads if you want to increase bulb and leaf production. Otherwise the flowers are excellent food for pollinators, and produce seeds for replanting.
I believe the Welsh Onion seeds I was selling a few years ago were mislabelled, and may have not been Allium fistulosum- my apologies! I believe the seeds I am selling now are the true species.
These seeds were originally given to be by one of my seed mentors, Sal Dominelli of Sweet Rock Farm. Thanks Sal!!
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
By placing an order, customers agree to the shipping & refund policies detailed on this page.
Most orders are sent via Canada Post to keep costs low.
Shipping within Canada
We ship seeds in Canada via Canada Post's regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-4 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order, but occasionally letter mail takes up to 6 weeks, especially to the Eastern provinces and rural areas.
Customers can now opt for tracked, express shipping options at checkout if you require faster delivery and/or tracking.
Larger bulbs and plants are usually sent via tracked flat rate box.
Shipping to the US
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Shipping Internationally
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International shipping countries include: Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom. (List updated Aug 31, 2026)
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Refund Policy
Refunds: We stand behind our seeds, so if for some reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, please reach out to us via email and we will do our best to make it right. Please note that shipping costs are non-refundable.
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Ecologically Grown
Ecologically Grown
Seeds are grown ecologically without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers.
