How to grow shallots and what to pay attention to

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: Scallions have great requirements for soil with good air permeability and drainage. The heavy soil in the vegetable garden at home is more suitable for planting. This kind of soil can enable scallions to absorb and grow better.

2. Water: It likes moisture and dislikes drought, but its requirements for water are also higher. The amount of water should not be too much, and the soil layer should not be too moist. It will be fine if it is slightly moist. The amount of water must be controlled well.

3. Nutrients: You can use compost when applying fertilizer. Do not sprinkle the fertilizer directly on the roots of green onions, as it will burn the roots and cause them to rot. Sprinkle it on the soil away from the green onions and turn it evenly.

4. Temperature: The temperature for its growth can be around ten to twenty-five degrees Celsius, and it prefers a cool environment. During the hot summer, it is necessary to provide it with shade to avoid high temperatures affecting its growth.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Pruning: After growing for a period of time, the tips of the onion leaves will turn yellow. At this time, you should use small scissors to trim them to prevent all the leaf tips from turning yellow. When it grows big enough to be eaten, cut off the top and eat it, leaving about three centimeters of white part at the bottom, and it can continue to grow.

2. Reproduction: You can use sowing for reproduction. First, turn over the soil and then spread the seeds evenly on the soil. Sprinkle about one centimeter of soil on it, then cover it with plastic film to keep it warm. In about thirty days, you will see small sprouts growing.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Leaf blight: A common disease in shallot farming is leaf blight, and onion leaves are easily infected. If not prevented and controlled in time, the leaves will dry up and die. Spraying with diluted carbendazim can have a good therapeutic effect.

2. Root rot: Too much water and too moist soil will cause the roots to rot. Usually, you should pay attention to controlling the amount of water to avoid root rot.

IV. Other issues

1. How to store: If the picked green onions are not stored properly, they will rot in a few days. A deep hole should be dug and the shallots should be planted in bundles. This is the same as replanting, which can prevent them from going bad. When eating, just pull one or two.

2. Is it edible? Yes, it is edible. It tastes spicy and has a green onion flavor. It can be used as a seasoning.