Allium fistulosum Feast

Bunching Onion

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Perennial bunching onion variety with hollow green leaves and mild flavor. Ideal for windowsill gardens, harvested continuously without replanting.
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Plant Details

Common Name Bunching Onion
Family Amaryllidaceae
Genus Allium
Species Fistulosum
Variety Feast
Origin Central Asia
Blooming Foliage plant, white star-shaped flowers in summer if matured
Leaf Color Bright green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil rich in organic matter

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, reduce watering during dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun preferred (6+ hours), tolerates partial shade for indoor growth

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer at planting, side-dress with nitrogen-rich feed monthly during active growth

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Pruning

Harvest outer leaves as needed, cut back foliage after flowering

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Onion Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 6 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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