Multiplying Spring Onions

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Allium schoenoprasum

Easy-care multiplying spring onions, also known as giant chives, that return year after year with minimal effort.

This hardy perennial forms expanding clumps that provide a continuous harvest from September through to May. No more repeated sowing, fiddly pricking out, or constant replanting—simply plant once and harvest fresh spring onions as needed for most of the year.

Perfect for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and permaculture systems.

Planting instructions can be found below.

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We absolutely love these multiplying spring onions and find them far easier and more reliable than growing spring onions from seed. No more repeated sowing, pricking out seedlings, or trying to maintain a continuous supply throughout the season—these perennial clumps simply keep growing and producing for most of the year.

The below photo shows healthy spring growth. It was taken in October.



Each starter clump contains approximately 8–10 shoots, giving you an excellent head start. Once established, the clumps multiply rapidly and become more productive each season. After just one growing season, the clump can be lifted and divided in winter, often producing 3–5 times more plants than you originally started with.



These plants combine the best qualities of spring onions and chives:

  • The size and usefulness of spring onions
  • The vigorous multiplying nature of chives
  • A long harvest season from September through to May

During the height of summer (December–January), growth becomes especially lush and abundant. We regularly cut off flower stalks and harvest heavily from summer through autumn. The plants bounce back quickly and continue producing tender green shoots for soups, stir-fries, salads, omelettes, stews, and countless everyday meals.



At KoruKai Herb Farm we use them almost daily, raw in salads, finely chopped over dishes, or cooked into meals anywhere spring onions or chives would normally be used.

The plants naturally die back during late autumn and winter (May/June) before re-emerging vigorously in late winter or early spring (around August). Winter is also the perfect time to divide clumps, refresh the soil with compost, and expand your planting.

A wonderfully productive, low-maintenance perennial vegetable ideal for kitchen gardens, food forests, permaculture systems, and busy gardeners wanting reliable year-round harvests.

Planting Instructions

  • Leave the clump intact when planting—do not separate into individual plants initially
  • These onions naturally prefer growing in groups or clusters
  • Plant in light, well-drained, compost-rich soil
  • Grow in full sun or partial shade
  • Enrich soil with well-rotted manure and quality compost before planting
  • Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Over time the clumps will steadily increase in size. In winter (July), lift the clump carefully and tease apart into smaller groups for replanting.

We recommend replanting in clumps of approximately 10–20 shoots/plants for best productivity.

This is also a great opportunity to:

  • Add fresh compost to the bed
  • Rotate into a different garden area
  • Expand your patch 

Health Benefits*

Regularly eating onions may positively support overall health. Onions and garlic share many similar beneficial compounds and have traditionally been valued both as food and medicine.

Traditionally, onions have been used to support:

  • Cardiovascular health
  • Healthy circulation
  • Healthy cholesterol levels
  • Respiratory health during colds and flu
  • General immune support

Onions also contain natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory compounds and have long been used in traditional food preparations to support wellbeing.

For maximum nutritional value, leaves and bulbs are best eaten raw or lightly cooked whenever possible.


*This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare practitioner regarding medical conditions or treatments.

Ingredients: 1 clump with about 8-10 shoots

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Kat Jenkins on  Oct 13, 2022

Great little goer

Spring onions are probably one of the crops that cause me the most headaches - I've never been able to grow the amount that I actually want to eat. Not anymore! Now we have spring onions whenever we want them. Bought these in 2021 and they're now flourishing in their second season. Really hardy and happy in their corner of the garden.

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M Carter on  Oct 12, 2022

Strong plants

I planted them out individually before I read the recommendation to plant as a bunch. Despite my carelessness they are all growing and have new shoots. I'm very happy with them.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Melanie on  Jul 19, 2021

Cut and come again

These onions are fabulous. I bought some last year and they have provided me with plenty of freshly cut spring onions throughout the year. They didn't even slow down in summer.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Adrienne B on  Jul 25, 2019

Multiplying Spring Onions

Planted my bunch yesterday and am looking forward to a continual supply of spring onions this season, all freshly cut from my garden. A generous bunch with easy to follow planting instructions on this website.

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