Red Beard Bunching Onion
Allium fistulosum
Approximately 200 seeds per pack.
Germination ~ 83% Jan 2024 Packed for 2025
The Red Beard Bunching Onion (Allium fistulosum) is a striking variety of bunching onion known for its vibrant red stems and mild, sweet flavor. This is a non-bulbing, bunching type, meaning it forms clusters rather than large bulbs. It’s an excellent choice for gardeners and chefs alike due to its visual appeal and versatility in cooking. This variety is a great way to add both flavor and aesthetic appeal to your garden and dishes. Excellent raw in salads or as a garnish. Adds color and flavor to stir-fries, soups, and egg dishes. Perfect for pickling or as part of a crudité platter.
Characteristics: Red Beard onions feature slender, upright green leaves and striking reddish-purple stalks near the base. Typically grows to about 12–16 inches tall. Mild, sweet onion flavor, ideal for raw and cooked dishes.
Growing Tips: Can be planted in spring or fall, depending on your climate. In milder areas, they can overwinter. Prefers well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Sow seeds about 1 inch apart and thin to 2–4 inches as they grow, or transplant seedlings at this spacing. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Ready to harvest in about 60–90 days. You can pull individual plants or trim the tops for continual growth.
