Description

Onion or shallots. Vegetable belonging to the genus Allium ascalonicum. It is close to the common onion, differs from it mainly in its delicate and succulent leaves, abundance of onions, higher yields and frost tolerance. Flat round stem is erect, leaves rolls, plant height 15-25 cm. Plenty of small (25-50g) violet, yellow or white, sweet or semi-bitter onions form a large nest. The flowers are bluish white; blooms profusely but gives little seed.For him, it is used like an onion. Onion consumption 40-80kg / ha (4-8g m2). After the last night frosts, plant in rows 5 cm apart.