Deep Purple scallion organic seeds (Allium fistulosum)

Name: Deep Purple scallion organic seeds ( Allium fistulosum )
Brand: Gaia
Price: 4.99 CAD
Availability: OutOfStock

Welsh onion

Product code : GAIAS-0277

Heritage shallot with purple-red stems whose color remains intense despite the temperature. Sow in spring or summer; matures in 60 days. Read the packet instructions before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, and well-drained substrate, then moisten it before planting the seeds to limit their displacement. Keep the seedlings uniformly moist without allowing standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around the young roots. Place the seedlings in bright light once they emerge and regularly rotate the containers to promote balanced growth.

Deep Purple scallion organic seeds (Allium fistulosum) This open-pollinated heirloom develops deep purple-reddish shanks whose colour remains intense despite temperature changes. It matures early and can be sown in spring or summer to extend the harvest. Leaves and shanks provide a fresh green-onion flavour for salads, garnishes, stir-fries, and soups. Their distinctive colour also adds ornamental interest to vegetable gardens and containers. The Gaia packet contains 100 seeds certified organic by Ecocert Canada. This biennial variety combines dependable colour, flexible sowing dates, and an easy succession harvest for Canadian gardeners.

Direct sow outdoors 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, or start seed indoors approximately six weeks before planting out. For indoor sowing, place several seeds in each cell to create small clusters that are easy to transplant. Maintain the medium at 20 to 25°C; germination generally takes 7 to 14 days. Space plants 2 to 3 inches apart and rows 12 to 24 inches apart. When seedlings reach approximately 4 inches, pinch the tops; at 5 inches, trim foliage to about 1 inch to encourage thicker shanks and sturdier young plants.

Grow Deep Purple scallions in full sun and fertile, loose, well-drained soil. Maintain even moisture without saturating the ground, especially while shanks thicken. Maturity occurs around 60 days, and harvest generally begins 8 to 12 weeks after sowing. Pull the largest plants first so smaller ones can continue growing. Plants reach approximately 12 to 18 inches tall and 6 to 12 inches wide and tolerate temperatures near −12°C. Store fresh scallions in the refrigerator, or slice and freeze them in practical portions for later soups, sauces, stir-fries, and cooked dishes.

Uses in the garden

Ready 8 to 12 weeks after sowing. Harvest the largest plants first to allow the others to continue growing. Brassicaceae, tomato, lettuce, beet, spinach, chamomile, rose, strawberry, and summer savory. The packet contains 100 seeds. Brassicaceae, tomato, lettuce, beet, spinach, chamomile, rose, strawberry, and summer savory. Read the instructions on the packet before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained substrate, then moisten it before placing the seeds to limit their displacement. Keep the sowing uniformly moist without allowing standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around young roots. Place the seedlings in bright light as soon as they emerge and regularly rotate the containers to promote balanced growth. When several seedlings compete for the same space, carefully thin them to keep the most vigorous subjects without disturbing their roots. Before outdoor planting, gradually acclimate young plants to wind, sun, and temperature fluctuations for several days. Respect the indicated spacing so that air circulates between the plants and each has sufficient light, water, and nutrients.

01 How much does the packet contain?

The packet contains 100 organic purple shallot seeds, certified by Ecocert Canada. This biennial variety is a heritage, open-pollinated type. Read the instructions on the packet before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-draining growing medium, then moisten it before placing the seeds to limit their displacement. Keep the seedbed uniformly moist without leaving standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around the young roots. Place seedlings in bright light immediately after germination and regularly rotate containers to encourage balanced growth. When multiple seedlings compete for the same space, thin carefully to keep the most vigorous ones without disturbing their roots.

02 How to start the seedling?

Sow directly to 1/4–1/2" (0.6–1.3 cm) in spring or summer, or start groups indoors six weeks before planting. Maintain 20–25 °C and even moisture. Read the packet directions before starting and keep the tag to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-draining substrate, then moisten it before placing the seeds to limit their movement. Keep the seedling uniformly moist without leaving standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around young roots. Place seedlings in bright light as soon as they emerge and rotate containers regularly to promote balanced growth.

03 How long does germination take?

Germination usually takes 7 to 14 days at 20 to 25°C. Keep the substrate moist without standing water and provide bright light after emergence. Read the instructions on the packet before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, and well-drained substrate, then moisten it before placing the seeds to limit their displacement. Keep the seedlings uniformly moist without allowing standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around the young roots. Place the seedlings in bright light as soon as they emerge and regularly rotate the containers to promote balanced growth.

04 How to organize garden planting?

Space plants 5 to 8 cm apart, and rows 30 to 60 cm apart. The plant reaches approximately 30 to 45 cm in height and 15 to 30 cm in width. Read the instructions on the seed packet before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, and well-drained substrate, then moisten it before placing the seeds to limit their displacement. Keep the seedling uniformly moist without allowing stagnant water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around young roots. Place seedlings in bright light as soon as they emerge and regularly rotate containers to promote balanced growth.

05 When should we harvest?

Harvest around 60 days, typically 8 to 12 weeks after sowing. Pick the largest plants first. Store stems in the refrigerator or slice them before freezing. Read the instructions on the packet before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-draining substrate, then moisten it before placing the seeds to limit their movement. Keep the seedbed uniformly moist without leaving standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around young roots. Place seedlings in bright light upon emergence and regularly rotate containers to promote balanced growth.