How to Grow Scallions? Planting Methods and Precautions Explained at Once

Scallions look bright green and smell very fresh and fragrant. They can be bought in every season, so they are one of the more common seasoning ingredients in the kitchen. If you need to use some in daily life, going out to buy them is rather troublesome. It would be better to grow some at home, so how convenient that would be. Below, let us take a look at how to grow them.

How to Grow Scallions

1. Environmental Requirements

Scallions are relatively cold-tolerant and heat-tolerant, and can be planted in all four seasons. The most suitable growth temperature is 18°C-23°C. Their root system is shallow, their water requirement is small, and they are not drought-tolerant, so they are suitable for planting in sandy soil.

The light intensity requirement is moderate. Under strong light conditions, they easily age and their quality becomes poorer. The quality of water sources, soil and air should meet the requirements for pollution-free production areas.

2. Propagation Methods

Sowing: Sowing can be done in spring, summer, autumn and winter. Choose fertile and loose soil.

Division: When dividing, be careful to bury the entire bulb in the soil and gently cover it with a layer of fine soil.

Scallion Planting Methods and Precautions

Planting Methods

1. For the scallions you bought, it is best to choose ones whose leaves look relatively emerald green and relatively fresh, with intact roots. Do not damage the roots, and there is no need to wash off some of the soil on them.

2. Cut off the leaves above to cook and eat, and do not casually throw the remaining roots into the trash can as usual. When cutting, leave the roots slightly longer, as this makes planting convenient and helps them survive quickly.

3. Prepare a flower pot and soil. If there is no extra flower pot at home, it does not matter. See whether there is any free space in the pot where you grow Chinese roses or some other flowers and plants. You can make full use of it all to save space. Perhaps the smell given off by scallions can also have some function in defending against pests. I used a flower pot in which Chinese roses were planted. As for the soil, it was fertile leaf mold plus some decomposed cake fertilizer.

4. Dig a small hole in the pot and bury the scallion roots in it. Do not plant too many in one hole. This can ensure that the nutrition in the later period keeps up. There is also no need to cover with too much soil. After covering with soil, gently press it flat with your hand to prevent the roots from coming out when watering.

5. Water thoroughly and place in a sunny place. (It is also okay to place it in a shady and cool place for a short time, but after a few days it still needs to be exposed to the sun.) The survival rate is almost above 90 percent. As long as the temperature is not below zero in winter.

6. After more than a week, new sprouts grow from the place where the scallion roots are, and gradually grow larger. At this time, more fertilizer can be applied. Because it is for your own consumption, it is recommended to use organic fertilizer.

7. If you want to eat them normally, do not pull them up by the roots. Just pinch them off and eat. This ensures that you can continue to eat them next time, convenient, effortless and labor-saving. Moreover, it adds a touch of pleasing green to the home.

Precautions

1. Scallions prefer cool conditions, are cold-tolerant, and are not tolerant of high temperatures. The most suitable growth temperature is 15-25°C. Above 25°C, the plants grow thin and weak, and the quality is poor. Above 35°C, growth stops and the leaves wither.

2. Scallions need sufficient light throughout the entire growth period. During cultivation, keep the soil moist.

3. They are not strict about soil requirements, and fertile soil with good drainage is suitable.

4. After scallions are transplanted, water thoroughly to settle them in. Because the root system is relatively shallow, they are not tolerant of concentrated fertilizer or drought. They need frequent light watering to keep the soil moist.

The Benefits and Drawbacks of Eating Scallions

Benefits of Eating Scallions

1. Scallions are rich in nutritional value, mainly containing protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron and phosphorus. They can supplement many elements needed by the human body. They can promptly supplement our nutrition.

2. The phytoncides contained in scallions have a relatively strong bactericidal effect, especially against Shigella dysenteriae and skin fungi. The pectin components contained in scallions can noticeably reduce the occurrence of colon cancer and have an anti-cancer effect. The allicin in scallions can also inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

3. Scallions can prevent respiratory infectious diseases and effectively treat colds. Once symptoms such as sneezing, tearing and runny nose appear, take the white part of the scallion and chew it until sweating, and the illness can be eliminated.

4. Eating more scallions can improve the human body's digestive function, strengthen the spleen and open the appetite, increase appetite, and clear out the dirt and turbid qi accumulated in the stomach and intestines.

5. For people whose eyes tire easily and who suffer from insomnia and neurasthenia, eating more scallions can make them full of energy and improve our work efficiency.

6. Effective components such as the volatile oil of scallions can stimulate the body's sweat glands and achieve the effect of inducing sweating and dissipating heat; scallion oil stimulates the upper respiratory tract, making sticky phlegm easy to cough up.

7. The white part of scallions contains a large amount of scallionin, which can stimulate the secretion of adrenaline and thereby promote the decomposition of body fat. Therefore, if you eat more scallions, the release of heat energy in the human body will be enhanced, thereby reducing fat accumulation.

8. Scallions perform the work of “cleaning” and “refueling” in the human body. People with anemia or low blood pressure can supplement energy by eating more scallions.

Drawbacks of Eating Scallions

Although eating scallions has many benefits, medical experts remind us that scallions should also be eaten in moderation. Especially in summer, if you eat too many, many white things will be secreted from the eyes, making the eyes uncomfortable. In addition, note that scallions should not be taken orally together with honey; people with exterior deficiency and excessive sweating should avoid eating them.

How to Make Scallions Delicious

1. First peel fresh scallions, wash them, and set aside. Be sure to buy fresh scallions, as they will taste more delicious that way.

2. Then cut the scallions into sections about 2 cm long, put them on a plate. Here I put them into a small basin, which makes stirring convenient.

3. Now we begin the most important step, making the seasoning sauce. Find a small bowl, pour in seasonings such as salt, soy sauce, vinegar and chicken essence, and mix well. Pour in sesame oil, and you can also pour in a small amount of chili oil, which will make the color more beautiful, but do not pour in too much. Scallions themselves have a spicy taste, and too much would instead be bad. After the sauce is mixed, we can pour it into the cut scallion sections and stir, allowing the flavor of the seasonings to penetrate into them, which can reduce the original pungent taste of the scallions.

5. After mixing well, it can be plated and served. In this way, a seasonal, simple and delicious side dish is ready. Just looking at the color gives a great appetite. It is absolutely a good dish to go with rice.

Scallions are very convenient to grow, and they taste relatively good when eaten. Eating them often also has many benefits for people's bodies. They can not only prevent colds and improve people's digestive function, but most importantly, they also have much nutritional value. Friends who like them can follow the method we introduced today to make a pot and share it with everyone.