Scallions 'Green Banner'

Scientific Name:
Allium fistulosum

Common Name:
Scallion

Vegetable Type:
Leaf and Stem (Edible Leaves and Stems)

Exposure:
Full sun to partial shade

Soil Type:
Loose, well-drained, fertile soil with high organic matter; pH between 6.0 and 7.0

Fruit Size:
Not applicable (grown for stalks)

Temperature:
Optimal growth between 13–24°C (55–75°F); tolerates light frost

Spacing:
1–2 inches between plants; 12–18 inches between rows

Height:
12–20 inches

Width:
1–1.5 inches per stalk

Maturity Time:
60–80 days from seed; 30 days from transplants or sets

Culinary Uses:
Used raw in salads, as garnish, in stir-fries, soups, omelets, and marinades

Flavour Profile:
Mild onion flavour with a crisp, fresh texture

Companion Plants:
Carrots, beets, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers

Resistant To:
Relatively resistant to pests; can resist onion maggots and thrips when properly rotated and spaced.

*Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural