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The Parade green onion produces a small, upright, sweet, and flavorful onion, vigorous and uniform. Easy to grow. Often mistakenly called a shallot.

Growing tips for Green Onion Parade

Family
Liliaceae (Allium fistulosum)
Growing cycle
Annual
Suggested sowing
Outside
Suggested time*
May and June
Ideal germination temperature
From 10 to 35℃
Germination time
3 to 7 days
Sowing depth
Three times the size of the seed.
Seed storage
In a dry place away from light.
Seed shelf life
2 years
Exposure
Sun
Days to maturity*
70 days
Distance between plants
5 cm
Distance between rows
30 cm
*The suggested time concerns zone 4b. For zone 5 you can start 2 weeks earlier and in zone 3 delay by 2 weeks. The number of days indicated is calculated from planting in the garden. Click here to get your hardiness zone or create your gardening calendar with our Quebec partner, lamainverte.ca.

Nos semences de green onion parade sont certifiées biologiques.

Nous utilisons des méthodes naturelles et respectueuses de l'environnement pour cultiver nos plantes, sans aucun usage de pesticides, d'herbicides ou d'engrais chimiques. En choisissant nos semences bio d'green onion parade, vous soutenez une approche responsable au profit de la nature.

Pour en savoir plus :

Advice from the seed producer and author

Yves Gagnon

Onion growing conditions

Onions are sensitive to photoperiod. It is important to choose cultivars adapted to their latitude. In southern Canada and the northern United States, long-day cultivars are grown that begin developing their bulbs at the summer solstice, when the photoperiod begins to decline. The size of the bulb is proportional to the volume of foliage produced before this time. To obtain good-sized bulbs, the onion must be planted as early as possible in the spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. There is no need to worry about frost, as the onion is resistant to it. Onions prefer light, loose, humus-rich soils. They react poorly to heavy, moist soils. They are grown in full sun, on a site with unrestricted air circulation. They tolerate drought well once established. Consistent moisture during the vegetative development period ensures good yields. The bulb ripens best in dry periods. Onions are moderately demanding plants. Good yields can be achieved without any compost if they have been abundant in previous years. In poor soil, apply 500 kg to 1 t of mature compost per 100 m2. Excess nitrogen hinders bulb maturation. The optimal pH for growing onions is between 6 and 7.5.

Onion Crop Rotation

Onions are normally grown at the end of the rotation with frugal plants. They can also be grown in the second year of the rotation with plants that require mature compost, but with less compost input than with the latter. It is recommended not to return to the same area with lilies for at least 4 years.

Onion companionship

Onions are good companions for carrots because they keep carrot flies away. However, growing these two species too closely together can be detrimental to onions, which are susceptible to fungal diseases when air circulation is inadequate. In addition, the shade cast by carrot foliage can hinder bulb maturation. Onions can be grown alone in a bed interspersed with beds containing other species. In addition to being a good companion for carrots, onions grow well alongside beets, parsnips, potatoes, lettuce, and brassicas. However, onions hinder the growth of peas, beans, and broad beans. The most important thing is to ensure good air circulation for onions to prevent the development of fungal diseases.

— These valuable tips were written by Yves Gagnon, in the book The ecological cultivation of vegetable plants , Colloidal Editions.

🌱 Everything you need to know about green onions Parade for a productive vegetable garden 🌱

Parade green onion is one of the best green onion varieties thanks to its fast growth, mild flavor, and excellent crop life.

🌟 Wondering when to sow your Parade green onions ?

Spring is ideal, but this variety is also suitable for autumn sowing in regions with mild climates.

How to grow Parade green onions ?

Prepare light, well-drained soil, sow directly in rows, and enjoy a bountiful harvest after just a few weeks.

🌿 If you are looking for tips to prolong the harvest , do successive sowings or simply cut the leaves as needed.

Is the Parade green onion hardy ?

Yes, it is resistant to cool conditions and can be grown almost all season long. A perfect option for both amateur and experienced gardeners! 🧅