Easy to grow and nutritious. Great for; nettle tea, cream of nettle soup, medicinal benefits, composting, dried animal fodder, beneficial pollinators, improving the soil. Grow in a container buried in the ground to prevent spreading.
A tall, slender growing Japanese heirloom variety with a smaller bulb. They can be used for cooking and seasoning and are mild and sweet enough for salads and garnishes. Tokyo has a sweet, delicate flavor when picked young.
Bunching Onion Tokyo Summary
Bunching Onion Tokyo is a Japanese variety of bunching onion that is known for its long, slender stems and mild flavor. It is a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine, and is often used in stir-fries, soups, and salads.
What does Bunching Onion Tokyo look like?
Bunching Onion Tokyo has long, slender stems that can grow up to 12 inches tall. The leaves are flat and green, and the bulbs are small and white. Bunching Onion Tokyo can be harvested when the stems are about 6 inches tall.
Why should I plant Bunching Onion Tokyo?
There are many reasons to plant Bunching Onion Tokyo. It is a fast-growing crop that can be harvested in just 6-8 weeks. It is also a very versatile crop that can be used in a variety of dishes. Additionally, Bunching Onion Tokyo is a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A and C, potassium, and calcium.
Some interesting facts about Bunching Onion Tokyo:
- Bunching Onion Tokyo is also known as Japanese bunching onion, scallion, and spring onion.
- Bunching Onion Tokyo is a member of the Allium family, which also includes garlic, leeks, and chives.
- Bunching Onion Tokyo is native to Japan, but is now grown all over the world.
- Bunching Onion Tokyo is a popular ingredient in many Asian cuisines, but is also used in Western cuisine.
- Bunching Onion Tokyo is a good source of antioxidants, which can help to protect the body from damage.
How do I germinate Bunching Onion Tokyo seeds?
- Start indoors 5 weeks before last frost date or direct sow 1/4" deep in early spring.
- Keep moist until established.
- Thin to 1" apart when 2" high.
- Sow new crop every 3 to 4 weeks from March.
- Late sowings will over-winter.
- The seeds should germinate within 7-10 days.
Additional Tips:
- Bunching Onion Tokyo can be grown indoors or outdoors.
- If growing indoors, provide the plants with at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.
- Fertilize the plants every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
- Water the plants regularly, especially during hot weather.
- Harvest the plants when the stems are about 6 inches tall.
Data sheet
- Water Needs:
- Low/Moderate
Moderate
- Light:
- Full Sun
- Zones:
- 3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Annual grow in all zones
- Growth Cycle:
- Perennial
- Soil Type:
- ALL Tolerant of most soils
Chalky Soil
Clay Soil
Loamy Soil
Peaty Soil
Saline Soil
Sandy Soil
Silty Soil
- Height:
- f: Up to 2 Feet
g: Up to 3 Feet
- Growing Instructions:
- Start indoors 5 weeks before last frost date or direct sow ¼” deep in early spring. Keep moist until established. Thin to 1" apart when 2" high. Sow new crop every 3 to 4 weeks from March. Late sowings will over-winter.
- Maturity (Vegetables Only):
- 65 - 70 Days
70 - 75 Days
80 - 85 Days
- Warnings:
- None
- Special Features:
- Butterfiles and Pollinators
Medicinal Value
- Growth Rate:
- Moderate
Specific References
- UPC
- 810071360299
- EAN13
- 0810071360299
- MPN
- BOTAF30X