Welsh Onion Seeds
Welsh Onion Seeds - Allium fistulosum
- Hardy to Zone 5
- Full Sun
- Germination Tested November 15, 2023: 98%
- Approximately 50 seeds per packet
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.
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Sow seeds shallowly indoors in January or February, and plant outside once they have 2 or 3 true leaves. You may need to put them up one into bigger containers while they are inside, or just start them in larger pots instead of cell trays to start. You could try sowing throughout the season as well, and even direct sowing may work.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We ship seeds within Canada for a flat fee of $6, United States for $10, and internationally for $20*. Live plants and large bulbs can only be shipped within Canada.
Any shipping overages will be refunded.
Shipping in Canada
We ship seeds in Canada via regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order. Larger bulbs and plants are sent via tracked flat rate box.
Shipping to the US
We ship all US orders via regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive.
In our experience shipping seeds over several years, most small orders will make it across the border without issues, but occasionally they will be held at US Customs.
It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that seeds or bulbils are allowed to be sent to your region. We are not able to replace packages that are confiscated or destroyed by customs in your country.
Shipping Internationally
International orders are usually shipped via untracked packet. The package will list the contents as "Garden Seeds". It is your responsibility to ensure you have the required import permit. Cicada Seeds will not be responsible for any orders held of confiscated by customs.
International shipping countries include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
If you have any issues with your order, please contact us within 60 days and we will do our best to make it right.
*Shipping fees listed here are in Canadian dollars.
Ecologically Grown
Ecologically Grown
Seeds are grown ecologically without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers.
Bien emballé, livraison rapide,reste à tester le le taux de germination.
All seeds I've gotten from Cicada Seeds have germinated beautifully! I'm new to growing onions and these so far are doing great, even with the cool wet weather.
SORRY about the delayed feed back. I am so happy with my seeds that arrived on time , have not planted them yet will do so this fall. Will be back for more
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Excellent experience, simple to order, easy to pay, prompt delivery. As I have not planted seeds I will wait for a later time to weigh in on germination rates! Lovely experience so far, great selection of out of the norm seed options.