How to grow Spring Onion in Australia
Grow in full sun in loose, fertile, well drained soil. Keep moisture even for steady, tender growth.
At a glance
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: 3 litres a week, watered every 2 days
- Spacing: 10 cm
- Time to harvest: 60 days
- Time to germinate: 5 days
- Soil pH: 6 to 7
- Frost tolerance: Frost hardy
When to sow by region
| Region | When to sow | Regional note |
|---|---|---|
| South East Queensland | All year | |
| Northern Rivers NSW | All year | |
| Sydney & Coastal NSW | All year | |
| Melbourne & Victoria | All year | |
| Adelaide & SA | All year | |
| Perth & WA | All year | |
| Tasmania | August to March | Sow Aug to Mar. Stands through winter once established. |
| Canberra & ACT | August to April | Sow Aug to Apr. Winter sowing fails in frozen soil but established clumps stand all winter. |
| North Queensland | April to October | Dry season Apr to Oct. The SEQ year-round timing fails here; rows rot in monsoon rain Dec to Mar. |
| Darwin & Top End | May to August | Dry season May to Aug, as the NT Government sowing calendar lists. Rows rot in monsoon rain. |
Companion planting
Good companions
Avoid planting near
Harvest and storage
Harvest tip
Ready once the white base has thickened and tops stand firm. Pull straight up from loose soil, or cut tops and leave roots to regrow.
Storage
Fridge in a damp cloth, up to 1 week. Stand in water on the bench to regrow.