Green Onion is the common name of Allium fistulosum species, from Alliaceae family.
Also known as: welsh onion, spring onion, scallion, bunching onion, negi.
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Green onion in bunches
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Features of Green Onion
Height to 36 inches. Spread to 6 inches. Zone 4-9. Perennial.
cylindrical, hollow, long, onion-scented leaf.
clustered, white and yellow flower in summer.
onion-scented bulb.
Growing Green Onion
- by root division. Easy to divide in almost any time of the year.
- by seed during spring and summer. sow seeds in succession to ensure a constant supply.
- pest: slugs may come and devour this plant.
- transplant: 6 to 8 inches apart.
Using Green Onion
Culinary
Fish and seafood
Use with garlic and ginger to flavour Asian-style seafood dishes. (Use leaf, stem)
Meat
Add to beef, pork and chicken stir-fry. (Use leaf, stem)
Soup
Add finely chopped leaves to soups. (Use leaf, stem)
Starches
Add finely chopped leaves to Chinese rice congee. (Use leaf, stem)
Medicinal
Medicine
Decoct with ginger to make a remedy for cold symptoms. (Use leaf, stem)
Traditional Remedies
Traditional remedies may or may not be supported by scientific evidences.
Cautions
- Please consult with your doctor before using green onion for health related purposes.
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