He-Shi-Ko Onion Seeds (Allium fistulosum) Bunching scallion-style onion with upright green stalks. Fast-growing and ideal for year-round harvests.
Minimum: 75+ Seeds
Fast-Growing, Flavorful, and Ready to Bunch
Grow your own crisp, savory scallions with He-Shi-Ko Onion Seeds—a trusted heirloom variety of bunching onion that’s beloved by gardeners and chefs alike. With no bulb formation, this hardy perennial focuses all its energy on producing long, tender green stalks and mild white bases. Whether you're slicing them fresh for garnishes or cooking them into soups and stir-fries, He-Shi-Ko onions bring consistent harvests and kitchen versatility.
🌿 Why Grow He-Shi-Ko?
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🌱 Non-Bulbing Scallions – Grows in clusters, perfect for continuous cut-and-come-again harvests
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💨 Fast-Maturing – Ready in as little as 60 days
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🧂 Mild, Sweet Onion Flavor – Less pungent, more versatile
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🌦️ Year-Round Grower – Can be grown in all seasons with protection
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🔁 Perennial in Mild Climates – Comes back year after year with proper care
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🪴 Ideal for Containers & Raised Beds – Space-saving and highly productive
📏 Quick Facts:
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Botanical Name: Allium fistulosum
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Days to Maturity: 60–75 days
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Plant Height: 12–20 inches
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Needs: Moist, well-drained, and rich in compost
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Spacing: 2–4" apart
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Watering: Regular and consistent moisture
🧠 Growing Tips:
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Direct sow or start indoors and transplant early in spring or late summer
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Trim tops after transplanting to reduce shock and promote root growth
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Mulch around plants to keep weeds down and moisture up
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Harvest young for delicate stalks or let them thicken slightly for more bite
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For a continuous supply, sow every 2–3 weeks
🍽️ How to Use:
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Finely chopped in soups, omelets, tacos, and Asian dishes
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Grilled whole as a side or topping
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Used fresh as a garnish like chives or parsley
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Pickled for a zesty condiment
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Mixed into compound butters, cream cheese, or dips
🌾 Reliable, Flavorful, and Always in Season
Whether you’re a beginner gardener or a seasoned grower, He-Shi-Ko delivers crisp green stalks packed with flavor—and keeps growing all year long. Perfect for succession planting and cool-weather gardens, this scallion-style onion is a must-have in any herb or vegetable bed.