Spring Onion 'White Lisbon' (Allium cepa) – Crisp Salad Onion Plants (12 Plants in 2 x 6-Cell Trays)

Spring onion 'White Lisbon' is a classic, reliable salad onion with crisp, mild-flavoured white stems and bright green tops. It is a long-standing favourite for salads, stir-fries and garnishes, and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

The botanical name is Allium cepa, and the plants make hollow, upright, tubular green leaves above a white stem base. They are quick to crop, ready to pull in as little as 8 weeks, and are easy to grow in borders, raised beds, troughs and patio pots.

You receive 12 young plants growing in 2 plastic 6-cell trays, one plant to a cell, ready to plant out or pot on. Choose a sunny spot with moist, well-drained, fertile soil and space the plants about 2.5-5cm apart. Water regularly in dry weather, and pull gently from the base once the stems reach pencil thickness.

Sow or plant a few more every few weeks for a steady supply through the season. Like other alliums, spring onions are toxic to dogs and cats.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Spring Onion, Salad Onion, Bunching Onion
• Botanical Name: Allium cepa
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: Approx. 30-40cm tall
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• Perfect For: Raised beds, borders, containers, patio pots, kitchen gardens
• Foliage: Hollow, bright green tubular leaves with a white stem base
• Harvest Time: Around 8-12 weeks after planting, depending on conditions
• Planting Position: Full sun
• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
• Hardiness: Not reliably hardy, so protect from hard frost
• Seasonal Interest: Summer to autumn harvest
• Type: Edible vegetable