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A freshly pulled bunch of Tokyo Long White scallions with long white stalks and green tops

How to Grow Tokyo Long White Scallions From Seed

By Maxim Kaufman — Founder & CEO, Organo Republic

Updated July 2026

Tokyo Long White is a fast, reliable bunching onion, or scallion, that grows long, slender white stalks with no bulb and a fresh, mild onion flavor. It is a cut-and-come-again crop that keeps producing, and it is one of the easiest alliums for beginners and containers. Here is what makes this variety special and how to get the best from it.

This is the quick guide to Tokyo Long White Scallion. For the full step-by-step on starting seeds, sowing, feeding, and troubleshooting onions, see our complete guide to growing onions from seed.

Quick start

Direct-sow seeds thickly in early spring, or start indoors, and grow them close at 1 to 2 inches apart in full sun to part shade. Keep the soil evenly moist. Scallions are ready in about 60 to 70 days once the white stalks reach pencil thickness, and you can harvest as a cut-and-come-again crop.

Best tip

Tokyo Long White is a bunching onion, so it never forms a bulb and is not day-length fussy, which makes it easy to grow almost anywhere and in containers. Sow it thickly for a steady supply, keep it moist, and either pull whole plants or snip the green tops and let them regrow for repeat harvests.

At a glance

Botanical nameAllium fistulosum

Plant typeBunching onion / scallion

USDA zones3 to 9 (grown as an annual)

SunFull sun to part shade

Days to maturity60 to 70 days

Height12 to 18 inches

Spacing1 to 2 inches apart

WaterSteady and even; keep soil moist

Uses

Tokyo Long White scallions add a fresh, mild onion bite to the kitchen. Slice the white stalks and green tops raw over salads, soups, tacos, and stir-fries, or use them as a garnish. Because they regrow after cutting, you can keep a steady supply going all season.

Frequently asked questions

How long do Tokyo Long White scallions take to grow?

About 60 to 70 days from sowing, much faster than bulbing onions, and you can start snipping the green tops even sooner.

Do Tokyo Long White scallions form a bulb?

No, they are a bunching onion that grows long white stalks with no bulb, which is exactly what makes them ideal scallions.

Can I regrow Tokyo Long White scallions after cutting?

Yes, they are a cut-and-come-again crop. Snip the green tops or the whole stalk above the roots and the plant will push new growth.

Are Tokyo Long White scallions easy to grow in containers?

Very. Because they stay slim and never bulb, they thrive in pots and window boxes in full sun to part shade with steady moisture.

Ready to grow your own? Our 8 Onion Variety Pack lets you grow Tokyo Long White Scallion alongside seven other onions from a single order. For the full step-by-step, see our complete onion growing guide linked at the top of this page.

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By Maxim Kaufman — Founder & CEO, Organo Republic

Maxim founded Organo Republic in 2017 and personally selects, tests, and grows the heirloom, non-GMO varieties the company offers. Under his leadership, Organo Republic was named Agri Business Review’s Top Non-GMO Seed Variety Solution 2026.