Cultivation

Protected ground — Welsh onion

Allium fistulosum L.

The use of protected ground for Welsh onion is aimed at the conveyor production of early greens, providing a higher yield and economic efficiency compared to common onion.

In the reference 10 varieties crop Welsh onion, where this is mentioned in the description.

The use of protected ground for Welsh onion allows for the organization of green production during winter and early spring periods. The main advantages of the crop include a high yield of the edible portion, reaching 90%, and a shortened forcing period, which for specialized varieties ranges from 35 to 45 days.

The cultivation technology involves the use of seedling methods or the division of perennial clumps, as well as the implementation of hydroponic systems. A specific feature of the crop is the lack of bulb formation and the ability for intensive leaf regrowth after cutting, which makes it a specialized plant for the production of green scallions.

General information about the subject — on the page Protected cultivation.

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Varieties of Welsh onion mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.