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Japanese Red Bunching Onion

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English Name: JAPANESE RED BUNCHING ONION

Asian Name: taai tsung, negi, atasuki

Latin Name: Allium fistulosum

Description:

  • An evergreen, red-skinned bunching onion.
  • This onion has a mild, sweet taste which strengthens as the plant matures.
  • A perennial to a height of 75cm.
  • Suitable to plant in pots.

Harvesting:

  • Harvest the tops continuously as ‘cut and come again’.
  • It is possible to also pick the whole stem.

Best Results:

  • Add composted organic matter before planting.
  • Prefers well-drained, sandy loam.
  • Plant in a full sun position.
  • Only water lightly – be careful not to over water.
  • The red bunching onion prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soils (6.5 – 7.5).

Uses:

  • Use the stems in stir-fries as they are cooked quickly.Overcooking will make them taste bitter.
  • Add the leaves to soups, salads and noodle dishes.
  • Leaves can be cut and used as a basting brush.
  • Leaves can also be used as a garnish.
  • In Western cooking, they are commonly used like spring onions. Use them in salads, stews and soups.

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