Production of Allium Vegetables: 100 Questions and Answers on Key Technologies

Author: Wang Xinghan, Zhang Aimin
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Onion and garlic vegetables are a type of special pungent "bulbous" vegetables, with flat oblique strip or cylindrical leaves, leaf sheaths, and bulbs used for fresh consumption, processing, or as seasonings. They are also known as aromatic vegetables or bulbous vegetables. They belong to the genus Allium of the family Liliaceae, are perennial herbaceous plants, and are cultivated as biennials or perennials. They are harvested annually or multiple times a year, ensuring year-round production and supply. This category of vegetables mainly includes garlic, onion, chives, scallions, shallots, green onions, leeks, and ramps. Among them, chives, scallions, shallots, and ramps are native to China. These vegetables are widely cultivated in China, where chives, scallions, and garlic can be produced year-round, while garlic, onions, and scallions are also storage-resistant and can be processed, allowing for year-round supply. They have a promising market development in China, with not only high domestic sales but also strong export trends and significant potential for international market expansion. Taking garlic as an example, global consumption of garlic products is increasing by 20% annually, and China ranks first in garlic product exports among vegetable export categories. Exports have expanded to 111 countries and regions across six continents. Developing the production of garlic, onions, scallions, green onions, and chives has become a viable path for food security, income increase, and rural prosperity in many agricultural areas. Examples include the large-scale and distinctive production of Zhangqiu scallions in Shandong, Chengdu leek greens in Sichuan, Jiading scallions in Shanghai, Xuzhou garlic and onions in Jiangsu, Taicang white garlic in Jiangsu, Sheyang garlic in Jiangsu, and Xinghua green onions in Jiangsu. Many places like Xuzhou and Xinghua have formed industrial chains with processing enterprises as the leading force, playing a significant role in promoting rural revitalization.