Other Common Names: Japanese bunching onion, Welsh onion, cong, qing cong, green onion, da cong, feng cong, xiao cong, tsung, negi, nebuka, bunching onion, me-negi, ko-negi, na-negi, leafy scallions, naga-negi, shiro-negi, or white blanched stem.
How to Grow Shimonita Negi Bunching Onion
Sow seeds in the spring after the danger of all frost. Transplant seedlings in early summer. Optionally, sow seeds in the fall and transplant seedlings in the spring in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist before germination and regularly water going forward. Do not plant in freshly manured ground as the free nitrogen can be harmful. When seedlings are 12-14 inches tall, dig an 8-inch deep trough in an east/west direction and transplant, mounding the soil around the seedlings.
Mulch around the base of green stems (every 40-50 days) to increase the white area. Irrigate weekly or more often if the soil dries. Young bunching onions are prone to crowding out; pull any weeds promptly. Fertilize if needed. As harvest time nears, the foliage will turn yellow or brown and fall over. At the first sign of yellowing, reduce the quantity of water.
Harvesting Shimonita Negi Bunching Onion
Harvest Bunching Onions at any stage before full maturity; these can be harvested after 6 months but need 12 months to develop the thicker stems. Each developmental stage is good for a different culinary purpose.
Culinary Tips
Shimonita Negi has Increased sweetness when cooked. Cut them in half and grill; use in yosenabe, sukiyaki, ohitashi, kushiyaki, and tempura. This variety may be used as an alternative to leeks because of their thicker leaves.
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Seeds Per Package
- 3 g packet - Approximately 1,400 Seeds
