Planting and care
How to grow scallions
When to grow
Cool/Warm season · Annual
How to start
Seed, sets, transplants or cloves
Mature size
Upright foliage 8–24 in
Time to harvest
About 45–120+ days; garlic commonly overwintered
Feeding needs
Moderate feeder
Growth habit
Allium
Harvest and kitchen use
Cooking, seasoning, fresh garnish and storage depending type
Nutrition and garden value
Vitamin C and sulfur-containing compounds
Narrow upright growth makes good use of bed edges and gaps
Common challenges and troubleshooting
Thrips, bulb rot and poor drainage