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Front of an organic Botanical Interests seed packet for White Lisbon Bunching/Scallion Onion Seeds with botanical information and illustrations of freshly harvested scallions with green tops and white bulbs tied with a green ribbon.
Close-up view of freshly harvested bundles of White Lisbon scallions with roots attached and red rubber bands, displayed on a wooden surface for White Lisbon Bunching/Scallion Onion Seeds.
Detailed botanical illustration of a freshly harvested bunch of white scallions or green onions tied together with a green ribbon for White Lisbon Bunching/Scallion Onion Seeds on a plain white background.
Black and white line art illustration of a single slender green onion seedling labeled
Front of an organic Botanical Interests seed packet for White Lisbon Bunching/Scallion Onion Seeds featuring a USDA Organic seal and botanical information and illustrations of freshly harvested scallions with green tops and white bulbs tied with a green ribbon.
Front of an organic Botanical Interests seed packet for White Lisbon Bunching/Scallion Onion Seeds with botanical information and illustrations of freshly harvested scallions with green tops and white bulbs tied with a green ribbon.
Close-up view of freshly harvested bundles of White Lisbon scallions with roots attached and red rubber bands, displayed on a wooden surface for White Lisbon Bunching/Scallion Onion Seeds.
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White Lisbon Bunching/Scallion Onion Seeds

White Lisbon Bunching/Scallion Onion Seeds

Allium cepa

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Type: Conventional Heirloom

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White Lisbon' is a green or spring onion, and sometimes referred to as a scallion or bunching onion. A popular variety since the 1700s because it produces dependably in widely varying conditions. It thrives in a wide range of soils, is heat and cold tolerant, and can be sown successively throughout the season. For the finest quality, pencil-thin onions, sow seed densely and do not thin seedlings.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 60 days

Family: Alliaceae

Type: Bunching/Scallion Onion (Learn more)

Native: Exists only in cultivation

Hardiness: Biennial grown as an annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 12" to 18" tops

Variety Info: Mild, juicy, sweet, thin whites, with tender, edible, green tops (foliage), harvested early before it has the chance to form a bulb. 'White Lisbon' is a spring onion, generally used as a scallion-type onion. It has been in gardens since the 1700s.

Attributes: Frost Tolerant

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date or as soon as the soil temperature reaches 45°F, ideally 60°–85°F, and every 2 to 4 weeks recommended for continuous production. In Mild Climates, sow in fall for spring harvest.

When to Start Inside: 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date; transplant 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.

Sprouts in: 10–15 days

Plant Seeds (Depth): ¼"

Space Seeds: ½"

Row Spacing: 12"

Thinning: Not necessary unless thicker whites are desired

Growing Info

Harvesting: For repeated harvests of bunching onion greens, clip plants about an inch above the soil surface, and they will regrow. After cutting, apply fertilizer that is higher in nitrogen than phosphorus and potassium to encourage rapid regrowth. Bunching onions of the species Allium cepa can also form a bulb if given the time and space. To grow bulbs, harvest entire plants, leaving 3"-4" of space between the plants you want to remain and produce bulbs.

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  • Brittney S.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 10, 2023
    5 Stars

    Planted these last year from a seed and this is what they look like this year 😳

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  • Jim S.
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Sep 1, 2026
    Lisbon onions

    Great love them

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    Epic Gardening
    Sep 2, 2026

    Hey Jim,

    We're so happy to hear that you're loving your White Lisbon Bunching/Scallion Onion Seeds! Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻

  • Doreen O.
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    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Jul 8, 2026
    Maybe it's me?

    No luck this year with these green onions. Two years ago, my first with these onions, they grew like hotcakes! This year, not so much. Started in May in zone 5a. It's now July and they aren't doing much. However, I'm a stubborn gardener and will try again next year.

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    Epic Gardening
    Jul 10, 2026

    Hey Doreen,

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Lee L.
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    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    Jun 5, 2026
    White Lisbon Bunching onions

    Poor sprouting rate & the couple that sprouted not growing well either

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    Jun 16, 2026

    Hey Lee,

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Kevin F.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    May 6, 2026
    Great Getmination

    These are great classic bunching onions. I grew them last year and was very happy with them

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    Epic Gardening
    May 7, 2026

    Hey Kevin,

    We love that you had such great success with our White Lisbon Bunching/Scallion Onion Seeds and came back for more! They're such reliable performers in the garden! Thanks for sharing your growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️

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