ONION Seeds, Tokyo Long White

Tokyo Long White Onion (Allium fistulosum 'Tokyo Long White') is an heirloom, open-pollinated bunching onion (scallion) grown for its long, slender white stalks and mild flavor. Non-bulbing and quick to crop, it supplies fresh green onions all season.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Allium fistulosum 'Tokyo Long White'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated bunching onion
• Mature height: 12 to 18 inches
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral

Best for

• Scallions for salads and garnish
• Stir-fries and soups
• Asian-inspired dishes
• Containers and tight beds

How to grow

Sow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Keep the soil consistently moist for tender stalks. Hill a little soil around the bases to lengthen the white shanks. Harvest as needed once stalks reach usable size; these onions do not form bulbs.

Flavor profile

Mild, fresh, and delicately oniony, pleasant raw as a garnish or lightly cooked in hot dishes.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.

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