Spring Onion (Bunching Onion or Hari Pyaj) Seeds (हरी प्याज के बीज)

Spring onion (hari pyaj) is an immature onion that has a sweet and mild flavor, with a slender-long green top and small white bulb that is edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. Spring onions are also called green onions and are used in the same way as other regular onions. Spring onion is very popular in India and can grow easily in pots. Buy the Best Quality Spring Onion (Bunching Onion) seeds Online at the best price in India from www.organicbazar.net with a good germination rate.

About this item

• Number of Spring Onion seeds (hari pyaj ke beej): 200 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Sowing season: Winter Season
• Mode of sowing: Sow the seeds 0.5 to 1 cm deep in a seedling tray Container, or Pots. Transplant in 25 to 30 days.
• Germination temperature: 15-18˚C
• Germination Time: 7 to 14 days from sowing
• Harvesting: 60 to 70 days

What size grow bag is best for Spring Onion?

• 12 x 12 Inch (W*H)
• 15 x 12 Inch (W*H)
• 24 x 12 Inch (W*H)
• 3F X 2F X 1F Rectangle Grow Bag
• 5F X 1F X 1F Rectangle Grow Bag
• 3F X 3F X 1F Rectangle Grow Bag

Spring Onion Growing Season In India

Spring onion performs very well in cool weather; you can sow the spring onion seeds in October to January.

How To Grow Spring Onion In Pots

Starting in the seedling tray and then transplanting them into big pots is the best way to sow spring onion seeds. Select a pot or grow bag 12-24 and 12-12 inches wide and deep with well drainage holes. The best temperature for spring onions seeds germination is 15-18˚C.

Spring Onion (Bunching Onion) Seed Sowing Method

Start sowing spring onion seeds in a seedling tray or small size pots up to 3 inches deep. Fill the seedling tray with a growing medium and spread the spring onion seeds on it, then cover a thin layer of soil above the seeds. Give deep water through a water sprayer. Keep the seedling tray in a location where it receives medium and bright sunlight and keep the soil moist. Spring onion can take 1-2 weeks for seed germination (depending on growing condition).

Transplant Spring Onion Into Big Pots

Transplant the spring onion seedling after 25-30 days from seeds sowing. Prepare a big pot/grow bag (12-24 inches deep and 12-12 inches wide) with soil and mix slow-release fertilizer to help root to get a good start. Transplant the seedling into big pots about 2-3 inches deep in the soil and 2-3 inches apart. Give regular water and keep the soil moist.

How To Fertilize Spring Onion Plant

To better the growth of spring onion, apply compost tea or nitrogen-rich liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks for your spring onion plants.

Spring Onion (Bunching Onion) Care Tips

Water – Give proper water to the spring onion plant, keep the soil moist and avoid overwatering.
Soil – Use loose, fertile, well-drained, and nitrogen-rich soil for getting the best result of Spring Onion.
Sunlight – Spring Onions prefer full direct sunlight (at least 6-8 hours).
Temperature – The optimum temperature for growing Spring Onion is between 15-25°C.
Common pests and diseases – Spring Onions suffer from various diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, nematodes, and insects. Pests like aphids, slugs, and snails infected the spring onion plants. Use organic pesticides Neem oil to avoid these insects or pests.

Spring Onion Harvest Time

• You can harvest spring onion within 60-70 days after seeds sowing.
• Cut the spring onion when they are about 8-18 inches tall and leave at least 1 inch of stem for the plant to re-grow.

Spring Onion Plant Special Features

• Common name – Green onion, Scallions, hari pyaj (हरी प्याज)
• Scientific name – Allium fistulosum
• Height – 1 to 2 feet
• Level of growing – Easy

FAQ

Is it hard to grow spring onions?

Spring onion is not difficult to grow if you start at right time with proper growing conditions like soil, temperature, best seeds, and many more.

Why do spring onion leaves turn yellow?

Spring onion leaves can turn yellow when plants get too much nitrogen or in case of a lack of nitrogen, so be careful before applying nitrogen. Overwatering and underwatering is the other reason behind spring onion leave turning yellow.

Why are my spring onion seeds not germinating?

Spring Onion seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, sowing seeds too deep in the soil, over-watering, or under-watering.

Can you eat spring onions that have flowered?

Yes, you can eat bolting spring onions or can use them in cooking.
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