Scallions "Scarlett and Grn." (Allium fistulosum)

Scarlett & Green Scallions, also known as Bunching Onions. Sometimes spring is missed label as Green onions. "Spring onion" is an onion that is harvested at an early stage of its life.  Scallion is a type of onion that never form a true bulb. A true Scallions are lacking true bulbs even at their matured stage.



Scarlett Scallions 

Evergreen Scallions 


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