Xixiangtang Scallions

Xixiangtang Scallions

　　Scallions, also known as: fine scallions, northern onions, or shallots, have a fragrant aroma and a mildly spicy taste that can stimulate appetite. They are commonly used as a seasoning vegetable. Scallions are bright green in color, with long, hollow leaves and tender, aromatic stems. They contain a relatively high amount of volatile oil, which is quickly released into the air when cooked, adding color, aroma, and flavor to various dishes. In everyday cooking, there is a saying: “In a dish, scallions, ginger, and garlic contribute most of the flavor.”

　　The annual planting area of scallions in Xixiangtang District exceeds 10,000 mu, with the main planting areas located in Jinling Town and Shibu Office. The scallion variety grown in Xixiangtang is the small scallion, which has high both edible and medicinal value, and is mainly sold to cities such as Beijing, Zhengzhou, and Guangdong. The scallion planting model primarily follows a “rice–scallion–scallion” rotation: early rice is generally planted from March to July, the first crop of scallions from July to September, and the second crop from October to December or January of the following year. Scallions are typically available on the market from the end of September each year until March of the next year. Scallion cultivation has become one of the pillar agricultural industries in Xixiangtang District, not only providing a delicious taste experience but also bringing significant economic and social benefits to local farmers.

　　Source: Guangxi Agricultural Specialties Collection