Welsh Onion Seeds
Welsh Onion Seeds - Allium fistulosum
- Hardy to Zone 5
Full Sun
- Germination Tested November 22, 2024: 80%
- Approximately 60 seeds per packet
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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
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We ship seeds via Canada Post within Canada for $6 to $8 depending on weight, and Internationally for a flat rate of $20*. Shipping costs to the US will include the cost of a phytosanitary inspection and certificate, as well as tariffs.
Live plants, bulbs, and bulbils can only be shipped within Canada.
Shipping fees listed here are in Canadian dollars, and may change without notice.
Shipping in Canada
We ship seeds in Canada via regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-3 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order, but occasionally orders take longer, especially to the Eastern provinces and rural areas.
Customers can now opt for tracked, express shipping options at checkout if you require faster delivery.
Larger bulbs and plants are sent via tracked flat rate box.
Shipping to the US
Starting August 29, 2025, all shipments leaving Canada must show that duties have been prepaid. We are working to have this new fee reflected at checkout so customers can see the breakdown of charges. Our seeds may be exempt from tariffs, but we are working to figure that out. We hope to resume shipping on August 30 or shortly thereafter.
Shipping charges to the US will also now include a phytosanitary inspection and certificate to ensure smooth entry into the country. This will be bundled into the shipping cost.
Shipping Internationally
International customers can select tracked or untracked shipping at checkout. The package will list the contents as "Garden Seeds". It is your responsibility to ensure you have the required import permit. We are not able to send any live plant materials internationally. Cicada Seeds will not be responsible for any orders held or confiscated by customs, or for any additional duties or tariffs placed on your order.
International shipping countries include: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
This list may change without notice. Sometimes Canada Post will not allow us to ship to certain countries due to wars or natural disasters, see this page for delivery service alerts: https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/cpc/en/our-company/news-and-media/service-alerts.page
Please reach out if your country is not on this list, email us and we will try to arrange an alternate shipping option.
Return Policy
If you have any issues with your order, please contact us within 60 days and we will do our best to make it right.
Ecologically Grown
Ecologically Grown
Seeds are grown ecologically without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers.
