{"product_id":"onion-seeds-shimonita-negi-kz","title":"Onion Seed Packet - Bunching - Shimonita Negi","description":"\u003cp\u003e120-140 Days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eAllium fistulosum\u003c\/em\u003e. Variety name Onion Seeds. Non-GMO, perennial, open-pollinated, heirloom, bunching onion. Suitable for growing in greenhouses, garden plots, raised beds, and containers. Shimonita Town is where these famous Japanese bunching onions originate. It is considered the 'King of the Negi' for its fat white root ends and delectable sweet flavor when cooked. Utilize any part of this plant for its oniony flavor. A single stalk variety, the bulb begins to flatten at a 13-hour day length. Bunching onions are technically perennial but are typically grown as annuals or biennials.~ 13,000 seeds \/ oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium fistulosum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Tender perennial in zones 10 and 11. Grown as an annual everywhere else. In Zones 10 and 11, start in the fall and overwinter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120-140 day after transplanting or 365 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes Start Indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnion Day Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-15 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-30 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bunching - Bunching Onions are tender perennials that do not form a bulb and are commonly grown for the green stems used in a variety of culinary applications. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late - Ready for harvest around 101 days or more from direct sowing to harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rich sandy or peaty soil. Avoid clay-heavy soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66-70 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bunching onions tend to be more pest and disease resistant than other alliums. Monitor foliage frequently; thrips and other common garden pests can be troublesome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimonita Negi Onion Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimonita Negi Onion Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet with a mild kick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container Growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnion Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, Cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Shimonita Negi Bunching Onion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Shimonita Negi Bunching Onion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary Tips\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShimonita Negi has Increased sweetness when cooked. Cut them in half and grill; use in yosenabe, sukiyaki, ohitashi, kushiyaki, and tempura. 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