free giant green onion seeds for sase

[NewWestGardener]

I have lots of giant green onion seeds, supposed to grow as tall as you, from Shandong, China, a region known for its giant green onions. Shandong Onions are sold all over China. They can be frozen too. I remember them coming in solid frozen bundles when we got them in winter at the far north, all leaves gone, but the long stems thaw well.

They are milder in taste than the common green spring onions here, so they are commonly used fresh, in salads, or wrapped in a tortilla with sweet soy paste, like those served in Peking ducks. The long white stem is the best part, so you can pile up the soil around the stems a few times while they grow, as with leeks, to get more blanching. Most of the green leaves are good too, as long as they are still tender.

I sowed some in September with excellent germination, so the seeds are good and fresh. They were brought in by a friend who bought them in a local market, loose seeds, no label, no name, so I assume they are local heirloom, that was what my friend asked for. In similar climate, you can direct sow them around September 10th, (the "white dew" season, when the weather just starts to cool, in Chinese 24-season calender), not earlier(they may bolt), and overwinter, then separate them and replant in spring. Or you can sow in early spring. I don't expect mine to grow as well here in Vancouver, BC, but they will still be large and they can be picked at any stage.

If you want to try it, at your own risk, send me a private message. I also have loads of Purple Bumble Bee tomato seeds, if you want some, indicate so.

Happy Gardening!

Limei

[luigiwu]

Darn, I can't think of how to put a canadian stamp from here in the usa... I love all the generosity going on the board, very good of you!

[NewWestGardener]

Good point on the Canadian stamps. No worries, I don't really mind spending a few dollars sending people seeds, just don't have the time to run to post office often.

Luigiwu, I will send you some, just give me your mailing address.

[FarmerShawn]

PM sent - these sound fascinating!

[BigVanVader]

Do you know if they are short or long day types? Either way it sounds intriguing.
PM on the way.

[Darren Abbey]

If they can grow up in Canada, then they might just work here. PM sent.

[RickyD]

Length is Daylight for June 20 is 14:40

This shows grow zone 7

www.ars.usda.gov/.../36251200/Graphics/Climate_china.pdf

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/.../71126/Climate

This has a little different climate picture than here. would be very interesting.
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[BigVanVader]

Sweet I'm in zone 7

[syfymy5]

I would like to try a few.

[newgardener_tx]

Thank you. I have been looking for this seed for a while. PM sent

[frdlturner]

ya getting Canadian stamps for sase may be hard can I send a couple of us dollars for postage

[barefootgardener]

Hi Limei, I sent you a pm. Good to see you on Tville. It has been a while. Ginny

[heirloomtomaguy]

Pm sent i just can not resist. Thank you

[DonnaMarieNJ]

PM sent as well.

[NewWestGardener]

Thanks to all who responded, I am flooded with requests, so I have to close this quickLy.
I am going to divide and pack the seeds this weekend, try to give everyone a pinch So stay put even if I have not responded to your messages.
Likely I will make the offer again in the fall, after my harvest!
Limei

Originally Posted by NewWestGardener

I have lots of giant green onion seeds, supposed to grow as tall as you, from Shandong, China, a region known for its giant green onions. Shandong Onions are sold all over China. They can be frozen too. I remember them coming in solid frozen bundles when we got them in winter at the far north, all leaves gone, but the long stems thaw well.

They are milder in taste than the common green spring onions here, so they are commonly used fresh, in salads, or wrapped in a tortilla with sweet soy paste, like those served in Peking ducks. The long white stem is the best part, so you can pile up the soil around the stems a few times while they grow, as with leeks, to get more blanching. Most of the green leaves are good too, as long as they are still tender.

I sowed some in September with excellent germination, so the seeds are good and fresh. They were brought in by a friend who bought them in a local market, loose seeds, no label, no name, so I assume they are local heirloom, that was what my friend asked for. In similar climate, you can direct sow them around September 10th, (the "white dew" season, when the weather just starts to cool, in Chinese 24-season calender), not earlier(they may bolt), and overwinter, then separate them and replant in spring. Or you can sow in early spring. I don't expect mine to grow as well here in Vancouver, BC, but they will still be large and they can be picked at any stage.

If you want to try it, at your own risk, send me a private message. I also have loads of Purple Bumble Bee tomato seeds, if you want some, indicate so.

Happy Gardening!

Limei