🧅❄️ Wintering Onion (Allium cepa var. proliferum) – 200 Cold-Hardy Onion Seeds

Allium cepa var. proliferum, commonly known as Wintering Onion or Overwintering Onion, is a hardy, cold-tolerant onion variety grown specifically to endure harsh winter conditions and produce early, flavorful green shoots and bulbs in spring. It’s ideal for gardeners who want a head start on the growing season and a reliable supply of early onions.

Usage:
Perfect for home vegetable gardens, market growers, and permaculture systems. Grown for both its early green tops (scallions) and small, tasty bulbs, wintering onions are a dual-purpose crop that bridges the gap between fall and spring harvests.

Sowing Time:

• Sow in late summer to early autumn (August–October), depending on climate.

• In milder climates, sow directly in the garden.

• In harsher climates, start indoors and transplant outdoors once seedlings are strong.

Germination:

• Germinates in 7–14 days at 15–22°C (59–72°F).

• Sow 1–2 cm deep, 2–3 cm apart in rows.

Soil Requirements:

• Prefers loose, well-drained, fertile soil.

• Enrich soil with compost before planting.

• Best in neutral to slightly alkaline soil (pH 6.5–7.5).

Light Requirements:

• Full sun is essential for healthy bulb and top growth.

Watering:

• Keep soil consistently moist during germination and early stages.

• Reduce watering once bulbs begin to form.

Planting Tips:

• Mulch heavily after planting to protect young plants through the winter.

• Space rows 20–30 cm (8–12 inches) apart.

• Harvest green tops in early spring or wait until bulbs mature in late spring to early summer.

Height & Spread:

• Tops reach 30–40 cm (12–16 inches) high.

• Bulbs mature to 2–5 cm (0.8–2 inches) wide depending on spacing and growing time.

Additional Info:
Wintering onions are an excellent choice for extending your harvest season and making the most of cooler months. They’re dependable, easy to grow, and produce earlier than traditional spring-sown onions. Perfect for fresh eating, cooking, or adding to early spring dishes.

Contains 2 grams or around 200 seeds