How tall are Shandong green onions?

The height of Shandong Zhangqiu green onions is generally about 1.3-1.4 meters, and a few can grow to about 2 meters. Zhangqiu green onion is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Allium genus in the Liliaceae family. It is also known as colorful wave and stone grass. Although the scallions are large in white, they have a mild spiciness, are crispy and delicious, and are suitable for long-term storage.

The roots of this plant are white, and as the number of leaves increases, there can be up to 100 leaves. Its stem is short, usually spherical, and its skin is white. Divided into leaf body and leaf sheath, the color is green.

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The history of green onion cultivation

The earliest introduction of original varieties of green onions can be traced back to the records in Qi's famous book "Guanzi" during the Warring States Period: "In the fifth year of Duke Huan, the Northern Expedition of Shanrong, winter onions and peppers spread all over the world." In the fifth year of Qi Huan, which is roughly equivalent to 681 BC, it was the time to start planting green onions in the Zhangqiu area.

It can be estimated that green onions have been planted in Zhangqiu area for nearly 3,000 years, and were first introduced from the northwest minority areas. In the ninth year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1530), the "Zhangqiu County Chronicle" also recorded the planting of green onions, and recorded four poems handed down by farmers at that time: "In the ninth year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty, my natal family's fairy green onions rose to the Dragon Court, long live the sweet food." Crisp, the King of Onions bestows his imperial seal.”

This shows that in the Ming Dynasty, Zhangqiu green onions were crowned the king of green onions. Green onions were widely planted in the Zhangqiu area and served as tribute to the dynasty.