Spring onion
Allium fistulosum · Onions & garlic · Amaryllis family
Also known as: Welsh Onion · Scallion · Green Onion
Very easy20–40cmNot pet-safeEdible
Spring onion care at a glance
Spring onion (Allium fistulosum) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Spring onion
Possible pests on Spring onion include Onion fly, Onion thrips and Allium leaf miner. Possible diseases include Downy mildew, Onion neck rot and Purple blotch. Spring onion is highly toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Onion fly Medium
- Onion thrips Medium
- Allium leaf miner Medium
Disease
- Downy mildew Medium
- Onion neck rot Medium
- Purple blotch Medium
- Bacterial soft rot Medium
Toxicity
- Allium toxicosis High
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Frequently asked questions about Spring onion
- Which pests affect Spring onion?
- Possible pests on Spring onion include Onion fly, Onion thrips and Allium leaf miner.
- Which diseases affect Spring onion?
- Possible diseases include Downy mildew, Onion neck rot and Purple blotch.
- Is Spring onion toxic to cats and dogs?
- Spring onion is highly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Spring onion need?
- Spring onion has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Spring onion need?
- Spring onion prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Spring onion frost-hardy?
- Spring onion is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -23.3 °C.
- Can you eat Spring onion?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves and flowers.