Spring Onions in Penmayne

Allium cepa

Spring Onion
Spring Onion · Allium cepa

Spring onions are fast-growing, mild-flavoured onions grown for their green stems and small bulbs. They are easy to grow and can be sown in succession for a continuous harvest. Hardy varieties can even be sown in late autumn to overwinter for an early spring crop. Spring onions don't take much space and grow well in containers or between slower-growing vegetables.

30 cm · Full Sun · Moderate Water

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Calibrated to Penmayne · last frost ≈ 1 Apr

Sow February to June, harvest May to August. Frost risk November to April.
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Growing guide

Step-by-step instructions for growing Spring Onion

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Step-by-step guide to growing spring onions sown outdoors in spring and summer.

  1. 01

    Sow Seeds Outdoors

    25 Feb to 20 Jun

    February to June is the main period to sow spring onions in Penmayne. Sow seeds in rows about apart and deep. Keep the soil moist and weed-free. For a continuous supply, sow new batches every few weeks.

  2. 02

    Thin Seedlings

    24 Mar to 2 Jun

    Once seedlings are a few centimetres tall, thin them to about apart. Remove the weaker ones carefully to avoid disturbing the remaining plants. Thinning gives each spring onion space to grow to a good size.

  3. 04

    Harvest

    29 May to 26 Aug

    Spring onions are usually ready to harvest about 90 days after sowing. Pull them up once they reach pencil thickness. Harvesting can start from May and continue until August for later sowings. Spring onions are best used fresh, as they do not store for long.

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Why companion planting matters

Companion planting can deter pests, improve pollination, and make better use of space. Some plants confuse pests or attract beneficial insects; others improve soil or offer shade to neighbours that need it.

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