Is green onion a shade-loving or sun-loving plant?

Do green onions prefer shade or sun?

Scallion is a sun-loving plant. Only when it receives sufficient light can the plant carry out photosynthesis better. It is necessary to give it appropriate light during normal maintenance and only let it receive appropriate scattered light, because the onion leaves are easily sunburned by strong light.

Green onions basking in the sun

Green onions have moderate requirements for light, with about 6 hours of light per day. They do not require strong light, otherwise it will cause the plant's leaf fibers to increase and the leaves to age. Insufficient light will affect its growth.

Green onions can be exposed to the sun, and they very much need it during the growing process to keep the leaves green, but be careful not to expose the green onions to strong sunlight.

Growth habits of green onions

Scallion is a common vegetable that is cold-resistant and heat-resistant. It likes to grow in a warm, humid and well-lit environment. It has a strong ability to adapt to the environment and the most suitable growth temperature is 15-25℃.

Green onions are generally planted in the open field or in greenhouses. The plants have strong adaptability to soil texture and generally require fertile soil with strong drainage and good air permeability for planting. The soil must be deeply plowed and tilled during planting.