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