Onion Seeds - Bunching - Kyoto Kujo Negi
80 Days to maturity. Allium fistulosum. Kyoto Kujo Negi Japanese Bunching Onion Seeds. Non-GMO, perennial, open-pollinated, heirloom, bunching onion. Suitable for growing in greenhouses, garden plots, raised beds, and containers. This non-bulbing Japanese green onion is one of the Kyo yasai, or traditional vegetables in the Kyoto region. Bunching onions are perennials but are generally grown as annuals or biennials. The tender leaf tapers to a height of 24 inches, modulating in color from white to light green and dark green. It has a nice mild flavor. ~ 12,625 seeds / oz.
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Other Common Names: Chin choong, Chinese green onion, choong, cong, da cong, dawn bawang, feng cong, green bunching onion, hanh la, hari piyaz, hark korm, hom ton, Japanese bunching onion, me negi, nebuka, negi, quing cong, runu kola, scallion, sibuyas na mura, spring onion, tai tsung, tsung fa, or xiao cong.
How to Grow Kyoto Kujo Negi Bunching Onion
Sow seeds in a bright location in the late spring after the danger of all frost and when soil temperatures are consistently above 50°F. May also be sown in the fall and overwintered. Mulch if hard frost is expected. Avoid planting in the freshly manured ground, as the free nitrogen can be harmful.
When seedlings are 12-14 inches tall, dig an 8-inch deep furrow in an east-to-west direction and transplant, mounding the soil around the seedlings. Mulch around the base of green stems (every 40-50 days) to expand the white section. Irrigate weekly or more frequently if the soil dries. Immature bunching onions are prone to crowding; pull any weeds without delay. These green onions do not form bulbs and do not multiply by division.
Harvesting Kyoto Kujo Negi Bunching Onion
Harvest Bunching Onions at any stage, from microgreen to full maturity. All phases have the classic oniony flavor but with varying intensities and textures.
Culinary Tips
Kyoto Kujo Negi can be used fresh in salads or as a garnish in soup; it is also excellent for stir-fries or other cooked dishes. Try adding it to fried rice or stir-frying for a fresh element.
Tips From Our Gardeners
“My husband will almost exclusively eat bunching onions such as Kyoto Kujo Negi. They have a better texture and flavor than many other alliums.”
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
Seeds Per Package
- 3 g packet - Approximately 1,365 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 12,625 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 50,500 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 202,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Allium fistulosum |
| Kyoto Kujo Negi Onion Color: | White, Green |
| Kyoto Kujo Negi Onion Flavor: | Mild |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Tender perennial in zones 10 and 11. Grown as an annual everywhere else. In Zones 10 and 11, start in the fall and overwinter. |
| Days to Maturity: | 80 |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 2-4 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 12-15 inches |
| Plant Height: | 14-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Bunching - Bunching Onions are tender perennials that do not form a bulb and are commonly grown for the green stems used in a variety of culinary applications. |
| Soil Preference: | A rich sandy or peaty soil; stay away from clay-heavy soils. |
| Temperature Preference: | Cooler |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Start Indoors: | Yes Start Indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date. |
| Onion Day Length: | Not Applicable |
| Plant Width: | |
| Growth Speed: | Mid - Ready for harvest around 70 to 100 days from direct sowing to harvesting. |
| Germination Temperature: | 66-70 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Bunching onions tend to have better pest and disease resistance than other onions. Monitor the stalks; thrips and humidity-related diseases can present themselves at times. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container Growing |
| Onion Use: | Fresh |