Allium fistulosum L.
Welsh Onion
Allium fistulosum, commonly known as Welsh onion or bunching onion, is a perennial plant similar in taste and odor to the common onion (Allium cepa). It does not develop bulbs, and its leaves and scapes are hollow. This plant can multiply by forming perennial evergreen clumps and is often grown in bunches as an ornamental. It is native to China but cultivated and naturalized in many regions across Eurasia and North America.
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Asparagales
Amaryllidaceae
Allium
Allium fistulosum contains various beneficial compounds, including vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, E, and K, as well as minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and zinc. It also contains dietary fiber and is low in fat.
Allium fistulosum is widely used in Asian cuisines, particularly in China, Japan, and Korea. It is a key ingredient in dishes like scallion pancakes, miso soup, negimaki (beef and scallion rolls), and various Korean dishes. In Russia, it is used to add green leaves to salads during the spring. It also has medicinal properties including antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, and is sometimes used as a remedy for common colds. The plant is also grown as an ornamental due to its attractive foliage.
Late spring to early summer
Early spring or fall
30-60 cm
White or pink
Well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade
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Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.
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