Tokyo Long White Bunching Onions: Elegant Japanese Variety for Fresh Harvests

Tokyo Long White bunching onions are a premium Japanese variety prized for their exceptionally long white shanks, tender texture, and mild flavor. These elegant non-bulbing onions deliver continuous harvests of slender, refined greens perfect for fresh eating and sophisticated culinary applications.

What Makes Tokyo Long White Special

Tokyo Long White bunching onions stand out for their impressive length and pristine white color. These onions produce elongated white bases that can reach 8 to 10 inches or more, with tender green tops that remain mild and delicious throughout the growing season. The refined appearance and superior quality make them a favorite among gardeners who appreciate Japanese vegetable varieties. Both the white and green portions are tender and flavorful, offering exceptional eating quality.

Growing Tokyo Long White Bunching Onions

Tokyo Long White onions thrive in cool to moderate climates and can be planted in spring or fall. They prefer full sun and well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Sow seeds directly in the garden about half an inch deep, spacing them 2 to 3 inches apart. These onions appreciate consistent moisture and benefit from regular weeding. Their preference for cooler weather makes them ideal for spring and fall gardening, though they can produce year-round in mild climates.

Continuous Harvesting

Begin harvesting when plants reach 8 to 10 inches tall by cutting the outer leaves at soil level or pulling entire plants if desired. The plant will continue producing new growth from the center, allowing you to harvest repeatedly throughout the season. This makes Tokyo Long White an economical choice that provides fresh onions continuously from a single planting. The extended white shanks make them particularly valuable for gardeners who prefer more white portions for cooking.

Culinary Excellence

Tokyo Long White bunching onions shine in both raw and cooked applications. Use them fresh in salads, as an elegant garnish for soups and Asian noodle dishes, or chopped into stir-fries and fried rice. Their long white shanks are perfect for grilling whole or slicing into rings for tempura. The tender texture and mild flavor make them ideal for applications where you want delicate onion flavor without overwhelming heat. Their refined appearance and superior quality make them a favorite among home cooks seeking restaurant-quality ingredients.

• The Tokyo Long White Bunching Onion – or Scallion – is an extremely tasty Japanese variety that grows well throughout the United States
  
  
• One of our best sellers
  
  
• Grows well in containers and small spaces
  
  
• Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 75-80 days
  
  Onions are easy to grow, have a fairly short growing period and take up little space in the garden. Plant onions 1/4 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart in double rows, leaving 6 to 10 inches between rows. Click here for complete Onion grow guide