Job:07-61264 Title:RacePoint - Herb and Spice Companion
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SCALLIONS
Allium fistulosum
Flavors: mild onion, fresh, subtly
spicy; more pungent than chivesAlso called green onions, Welsh onions, or bunching onions, these long, tasty herbs
are slimmer cousins of the common bulb onion. They don’t grow a bulb, but they do
have that trademark onion aroma and flavor—just a bit subtler than the vegetable.
Scallions are often confused with
spring onions and chives. To differen-
tiate between them, know that spring
onions will usually sprout a small bulb at
the base, as they’re actually just young
bulb onions. Chives, on the other hand,
are narrower and more tender. Scallions
have a stiff, straight, white base and
crisp, bright-green top. Their firm, white
bottoms can be cooked briefly in stews,
stir-fries, and even on their own as a side
dish, while their mild green tops can be
chopped finely and served as garnish.In the Garden
Scallions, a perennial, can be grown healthily indoors as a container plant if posi-
tioned in a sunny window. Note that they’ll develop a more potent onion flavor the
longer they’re left in the soil, so harvest when they reach your desired taste.
Size: 10 to 12 inches tall
Container: At least 6 inches deep
Light: Full sun
Soil: Moist, rich, well drained
Plant: Seeds or seedlings
Water: Frequently and evenly, so the soil and roots are constantly moistHEALTH BENEFITS
Just like their close relatives in the
onion family, scallions offer plenty
of vitamins and minerals, including
vitamins A and C as well as calcium,
iron, potassium, manganese, and
magnesium. Scallions also provide a
whopping dose of vitamin K, believed
to help with healthy blood clotting
and to strengthen bones.Job:07-61264 Title:RacePoint - Herb and Spice Companion
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