What are the characteristics of small scallions? A complete guide

Morphological characteristics of small scallions

The clump grows upright, generally 45-55 cm tall, with a spread of 12 cm*15 cm, medium tillering ability and vigorous growth; the tubular leaves are about 40 cm long and 0.6-0.8 cm in diameter, green; the white stalk is 8-10 cm long and 0.7-0.9 cm in diameter; the bulb does not swell, and the white stalk near the ground is slightly thicker, with white fibrous roots.

Growth habits of small scallions

Small scallions have strong tillering ability, a short growing period, a high multiple cropping index, strong adaptability and are relatively easy to cultivate. Small scallions originated in Germany and belong to the Liliaceae family as a biennial or perennial herbaceous perennial.

Early-maturing, generally harvested 50-80 days after transplanting or direct sowing; cold-tolerant, relatively heat-tolerant, drought-tolerant but not waterlogging-tolerant.

Home care tips for small scallions

Environmental requirements

Small scallions are fairly tolerant of cold and heat and can be planted in all four seasons. The optimum growing temperature is 18°C-23°C. Their root system is shallow and their water demand is low, but they are not drought-tolerant, so sandy soil is suitable for planting.

Light intensity requirements are moderate; under strong light they tend to age and their quality declines. Water sources, soil and air quality should meet the requirements for pollution-free production areas.

Propagation methods

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

Division: when dividing, be careful to bury the entire scallion head in the soil, then gently cover with a layer of fine soil.