{"product_id":"shallots-welsh-deep-purple-2168","title":"Shallots Welsh Deep Purple Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllium fistulosum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep Purple is a striking bunching onion producing slender stems coloured rich purple to burgundy. Unlike many red-stemmed bunching onions, it retains its strong colouring even in warmer growing conditions, making it particularly useful for adding colour to the garden and plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stems and green tops have a sweet, mild onion flavour and can be eaten raw in salads and garnishes or cooked in stir-fries, soups and savoury dishes. Plants are extremely hardy, show good pest resistance and produce rounded flower heads that attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Japanese bunching onion or Welsh onion, \u003cem\u003eAllium fistulosum\u003c\/em\u003e has a long history of cultivation throughout East Asia. It is a perennial, non-bulbing onion that forms productive clumps and can be divided and replanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60 seeds per packet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: March–July\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: February–September\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: February–September\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: February–October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 5 mm deep directly into rich, well-drained soil or raise seedlings for transplanting. Space plants approximately 2–3 cm apart with 20–30 cm between rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun and keep soil consistently moist during germination and establishment. Harvest individual stems as required or cut bunches once well established. Clumps can be divided and replanted for continued production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 60 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649648611546,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_8ecbf953-3257-4dca-b982-b25dad953a40.jpg?v=1754016757","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/shallots-welsh-deep-purple-2168","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}