3 Starter Plants Allium chinense Rakkyo Japanese Pickling Onion Mild Flavor Easy Grow Patio Garden Container

Allium chinense, commonly known as Rakkyo, is a resilient perennial onion prized for its mild, crisp bulbs. These live starter plants are ready to establish in your garden or container, offering a reliable way to cultivate this authentic Japanese pickling onion at home.

Use Rakkyo for traditional pickling, or incorporate the fresh bulbs and young leaves into salads and stir-fries for a subtle onion flavor. The plants form neat clumps of narrow green leaves, making them an attractive addition to edible landscapes and patio containers.

Species: Allium chinense
Variety: Rakkyo
Type: Perennial onion (hardy bulb)
Plant_Habit: Clump-forming herbaceous perennial
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam
Days_to_Harvest: 90-120 days from planting
Zones: 5-9 (USDA)
Germination: Not applicable (live plants)
Sowing: Not applicable (live plants; plant directly into soil)
Spacing: 6-8 inches apart
Notes: These are live starter plants; handle roots gently and water after planting.