{"product_id":"akiba-hot-pink-bunching-onion-seeds","title":"Akiba F1 Pink Japanese Negi aka Bunching Onion Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAkiba F1 Pink Japanese Negi aka Bunching Onion Seeds – Unique \u0026amp; New Variety\u003cbr\u003eAllium fistulosum\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 1 packet of minimum 30 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkiba F1 hybrid bunching onions are a stunning Japanese Negi-style variety known for its vibrant hot pink to fuchsia-colored stems that intensify in cooler temperatures. This unique hybrid combines beauty and flavor, producing thick, uniform stalks with soft leaves and a sweeter, more complex taste than traditional green onions. Akiba can be grown as a colorful pink spring onion or hilled and blanched in trenches to produce long, elegant shanks up to 18 inches tall. The signature fuchsia sheaths develop most strongly in low temperatures, making this an especially striking crop for fall and winter gardens. Mature stalks feel dense rather than spongy when ready to harvest, and plants can hold in the soil for weeks after maturity. For best results, grow in full sun in rich, well-draining soil, spacing closely for bunching onions or plant 10 inches apart to achieve long shanks. Akiba offers both ornamental appeal and gourmet flavor in one exceptional variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing Tips: Sow seeds directly in well-draining soil with full sun or start them indoors for an early harvest. Keep soil evenly moist and fertilize occasionally for the best growth. For more intense red coloration, grow in cooler temperatures and mound soil around the base as they mature. These onions can be planted in successive batches to enjoy a steady harvest throughout the season. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun: \u003c\/strong\u003e8 hours of full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater: \u003c\/strong\u003eLet the soil dry out a little in-between watering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRegular applications of an organic granular fertilizer, like Espoma Garden-Tone, or blood meal, will help promote lush leaf growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen \u0026amp; How To Sow Seeds: \u003c\/strong\u003eSow seeds densely in 4 inch containers, 72 cell seed trays or flats and pull them apart when its time to transplant. Transplant them when seedlings are 4-5 inches tall. Space them 3 inches apart or mix them throughout your garden and veggie crops to deter pests. Can also direct sow the seeds after your last spring frost date or in fall when you plant your fall garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 9-12:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onions are a cool weather crop. Sow seeds in July and transplant once they are big enough (usually in 2-3 months). Grow them thru fall, winter, and spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 8 and below: \u003c\/strong\u003eOnions grow better in spring. Sow seeds 5-8 weeks before your last spring frost date and transplant once all danger of frost has passed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease watch my YouTube video on how to sow onion seeds for complete instructions: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/g35dF8aVDhw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/g35dF8aVDhw\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-21 days Onions are slow to germinate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 days after transplanting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow \u0026amp; When To Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can harvest the greens at any time. I like to harvest a few green leaves at a time instead of pulling out the whole stalk so it will continue growing\/producing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common disease when growing green bunching onions is downy mildew. This fungal disease thrives in cool, damp conditions, causing pale green or yellow patches on leaves that progress to grayish-purple mold, eventually leading to leaf dieback and reduced growth. Avoid overhead watering and ensure proper spacing for good air circulation. Spray with 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide, which will kill the fungus, clean, and disinfect the leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Pests:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common pests on green bunching onions are onion thrips and onion leaf miners. Thrips are tiny insects that feed on sap, causing silvery streaks and stunted growth, while leaf miners are flies whose larvae burrow into leaves, creating damaging tunnels. Treat thrips with an organic insecticidal soap or spinosad.  Leaf miners for the most part is just cosmetic damage, and are actually not so bad that it affects the plants. You can remove leaves that have their signature white trail markings if you would like.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? \u003c\/strong\u003eNot yet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Tips\/Information: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerrasgarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48037969494241,"sku":"ONION012","price":5.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/Akiba_hot_pink_fuschia_negi_or_bunching_onion_seeds_2.jpg?v=1772476640","url":"https:\/\/www.jerrasgarden.com\/products\/akiba-hot-pink-bunching-onion-seeds","provider":"Jerra's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}