Bunching onion
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Bunching onions are as practical as they are elegant, highly valued for their long white stems and upright, deep green foliage that adds structure to the vegetable garden early in the season. This variety of Allium fistulosum does not form a true bulb, but produces tender, flavorful, and delicately fragrant stems, ideal for fresh and light cuisine. Easy to grow, it suits both beginner gardeners and established vegetable plots thanks to its steady growth and flexible harvesting, from early summer until autumn. In the garden, its neat and graphic habit easily fits between lettuces, carrots, and other compact vegetables, while contributing to the useful diversity of companion planting. It appreciates fertile, well-drained soil and constant moisture, conditions that promote the formation of long, white, and well-developed stems. Light mounding as it grows further lengthens the white part, adding to the visual and gustatory quality of the harvest. Harvested young or at full size, bunching onions bring a sweet and subtle flavor highly sought after in salads, garnishes, and fresh dishes. Productive, refined, and simple to cultivate, it is an excellent choice to enrich the vegetable garden with a delicate, fresh, and versatile harvest.
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