Allium fistulosum var. giganteum
Multiplier onions, Welsh onion
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Allium fistulosum var. giganteum.
General Information
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Full sun
Usage properties
Leaves, Flowers, Root
None
Description
Onion - raw or cooked. With its strong onion scent, it can be used in salads or as a cooked vegetable and flavoring in warm dishes. The onion bulbs are usually small, ranging from 10 to 25 mm in diameter, but can grow larger up to 45 mm and are sometimes used as spring onions. Nutritional values are available. Leaves - raw or cooked. These have a mild onion scent and can be added to salads or cooked as a vegetable. The leaves are often available during the winter, as long as the weather is not too harsh. They contain about 1.4% protein, 0.3% fat, 4.6% carbohydrates, 0.8% ash, vitamin B1, and moderate amounts of vitamin C. Flowers - raw. These have a pleasant onion scent, but the smell may linger a bit on your clothing.