50 Seeds Nebuka Bunching Onion Allium fistulosum Japanese Bunching Onion Hardy Perennial Culinary Herb
Nebuka Bunching Onion is a Japanese type of Welsh onion grown for its long, slender white stalks and tender green tops. Also known as Allium fistulosum, it forms upright clumps of hollow, tube-like leaves that can be harvested repeatedly, making it a dependable and attractive addition to herb and vegetable gardens, patio containers, and raised beds.
The mild, fresh onion flavour of Nebuka makes it a versatile kitchen ingredient. Both the crisp white stems and the green tops can be used in stir-fries, soups, salads, omelettes, and as a garnish. Because it grows in tight bunches and tolerates light frost, it can be succession sown for a long harvest window and works well as a low-maintenance border or companion plant among other vegetables.
Species: Allium fistulosum
Variety: Nebuka
Type: Bunching onion / Welsh onion
Plant_Habit: Upright clumping, perennial
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil
Days_to_Harvest: 60-90 days from sowing
Zones: 6-9, often grown as annual in colder zones
Germination: 7-14 days at 15-21C
Sowing: Direct sow 6-8 mm deep, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Spacing: 10-15 cm between plants, 20-30 cm between rows
Notes: Harvest outer stalks or cut whole clumps above the soil line for regrowth