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'He-Shi-Ko' Onions

Sub-Category:	Bunching/Scallions/Green

Sub-Category 2:
Description:	Slender, silver-white interior with green top. Very hardy. Plant spring for summer crop and fall for overwintering. Also known as 'He Shi Ko' and 'Heshiko'.
Days To Maturity:	60
Seed Sources:	Underwood Gardens - updated in 2011

Rating Summary

Overall: (3.0 Stars) Taste: (5.0 Stars) Yield: (5.0 Stars) Ease/Reliability: (5.0 Stars)

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Number of Reviews: 1

KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease

Reviewed on 04/14/2008 by SewingDiva - An intermediate gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days Soil Texture: Loam Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20') Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
I just planted these, both direct seed and transplants. The germination rate was at least 90%. Even the seedlings have a wonderful and distinctivly hot, fresh taste. I'll edit this review later on int he season.

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