Spring Onion Seeds

Bombay Seeds Spring Onion Seeds
Grow Fresh and Crisp Spring Onions in Your Garden

Bombay Seeds Spring Onion Seeds offer you the opportunity to grow fresh, crisp, and flavorful spring onions (also known as scallions or green onions) right in your garden. These versatile vegetables are perfect for adding a mild onion flavor to salads, soups, stir-fries, and garnishes, and they grow quickly and easily, making them ideal for gardeners of all levels.

Benefits of Spring Onions

• Rich in Nutrients: Spring onions are an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and potassium, all of which contribute to overall health.
• Low in Calories: A low-calorie vegetable that’s perfect for anyone looking to maintain a healthy diet.
• Antioxidant Properties: Spring onions contain antioxidants such as flavonoids and vitamin C, which help fight oxidative stress in the body.
• Digestive Health: Spring onions contain prebiotic fibers, which support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, promoting digestion and gut health.
• Immune Boosting: The high vitamin C content helps strengthen the immune system, keeping you healthy year-round.

Specifications of Spring Onion Seeds

• Common Names: Spring Onion, Scallions, Green Onion, Allium fistulosum.
• Sunlight: Requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH range of 6.0–7.0.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water regularly to prevent the soil from drying out.
• Temperature: Ideal growing temperatures range from 18°C to 24°C (65°F to 75°F).
• Germination Time: 7–10 days.
• Harvest Time: Ready to harvest in 6–8 weeks after sowing.

Precautions for Growing Spring Onions

• Watering: Avoid overwatering, as this can cause root rot. Maintain a consistent watering schedule to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
• Pests: Spring onions are susceptible to pests like aphids, thrips, and onion maggots. Use organic pest control methods like neem oil or insecticidal soap.
• Thinning: Thin seedlings after germination to ensure adequate space for growth, leaving about 2–3 inches between each plant.
• Temperature Sensitivity: Spring onions are hardy and can tolerate mild frosts but thrive in mild temperatures. Avoid planting them during hot summer months.
• Harvesting: Harvest when the leaves are 6–12 inches tall, depending on the desired size. You can also harvest baby spring onions for a milder flavor.

Spring Onion Names in Different Languages:

• Hindi: हरा प्याज बीज (Hara Pyaaz Beej)
• Marathi: हरा कांदा बीज (Hara Kanda Beej)
• Tamil: கீற்று வெங்காய விதை (Keertru Vengai Vidhai)
• Telugu: పచ్చి ఉల్లి విత్తనాలు (Pachi Ulli Vithanalu)
• Kannada: ಹಸಿರು ಈರುಳ್ಳಿ ಬೀಜ (Hasiru Eerulli Beeja)
• Malayalam: പച്ച ഉള്ളി വിത്തുകൾ (Pacha Ulli Vithukal)