{"product_id":"spring-onion-750-seeds-long-white-ishikura-allium-fistulosum-japanese-bunching-onion","title":"Spring Onion 750 Seeds Long White Ishikura | Allium fistulosum Japanese Bunching Onion","description":"\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;color:#3a3a3a;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;margin:10px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eAllium fistulosum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Long White Ishikura'\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.4;color:#666;text-align:center;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n    Japanese bunching onion with long, slender white stems and a fresh, mild flavour\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 24px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eAllium fistulosum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Long White Ishikura' is a distinctive Japanese bunching onion grown for its exceptionally long, straight white stems and fresh green leaves. Unlike traditional bulb onions, this variety does not develop a rounded bulb, instead producing elegant, leek-like shafts with a crisp texture and a delicate, mild onion flavour.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    Easy to grow and versatile in the kitchen, Long White Ishikura can be harvested young as slender salad onions or left to develop thicker, more substantial stems. Both the white shafts and green leaves are edible, making them ideal for salads, sandwiches, stir-fries, soups and Asian-inspired dishes. Its upright growth and flexible harvesting period make it a practical choice for kitchen gardens, allotments and raised beds.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Why You'll Love It\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Produces exceptionally long, straight white stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Non-bulbing variety with an attractive leek-like appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Crisp, tender texture and a fresh, mild onion flavour\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Both white stems and green leaves are edible\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Can be harvested young or grown on for thicker stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Ideal For\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Fresh salads and sandwiches\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Stir-fries and Asian-inspired cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Kitchen gardens and vegetable plots\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Allotments and raised beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Patio containers and small-space growing\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    How to Sow \u0026amp; Grow (UK)\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e February–April\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlant out:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–May, after hardening off, when seedlings are established and conditions are suitable\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDirect sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–June, once the soil begins to warm\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually harvested before flowering; harvest approximately May–October, depending on sowing time and growing conditions\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy perennial, usually grown as an annual vegetable crop\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15–20°C (59–68°F)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eAverage germ time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7–21 days\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow approximately 10–15 mm (⅜–½ in) deep and cover with fine soil or compost\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eLight required:\u003c\/strong\u003e No – seeds should be covered after sowing\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist during germination and establishment; water regularly during dry weather\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with light partial shade tolerated\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–7 cm (2–3 in) between plants and 25–30 cm (10–12 in) between rows\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 30–50 cm (12–20 in)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Expert Growing Tips\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Sow small batches every few weeks from spring to early summer to maintain a steady supply of fresh spring onions throughout the growing season.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● For longer, blanched white stems, gradually draw loose soil around the base of the plants as they develop, taking care not to bury the green leaves.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Harvest young when the stems are approximately pencil-thick for particularly tender salad onions, or allow them to grow larger for cooking.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during warm, dry spells. Irregular watering can slow growth and affect stem tenderness.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Long White Ishikura does not form traditional rounded bulbs, so harvest according to stem thickness rather than waiting for bulbs to develop.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55322826899794,"sku":"P391 - Spring Onion","price":1.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1896\/9426\/files\/P391AAlliumFistulosum_LongWhiteIshikura_8a100c14-23c1-4ed7-b92f-077c13d83d69.jpg?v=1793718099","url":"https:\/\/happygreenshop.co.uk\/products\/spring-onion-750-seeds-long-white-ishikura-allium-fistulosum-japanese-bunching-onion","provider":"Happy Green Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}