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Synonym is allium tuberosum Rottl. ex spreng.
Common names are Chinese chives, Chinese leeks (Eng.); kau ts'oi (Chinese).
Many local and commercial cultivars are grown in tropical Asia, including both tall and short leaved forms. Tropical Asia, possibly China, where several related wild species of Allium occur.
A perennial herb, up to 30 cm, producing many tillers.Leaves: hollow, narrow, 10-25 cm X 0.1 cm, angular in cross-section. Stems: tillers produced in large numbers. Bulbs: not well developed, 1-3 cm X 0.5-1.5 cm. Flowers: borne in umbels on long scape, perinatal segments pink-mauve, fragrant; stamens shorter than perinatal.
Widely grown in the Mediterranean area; tropical Asia (India, the Philippines); China; West Africa; East Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya); Central and South America (Brazil, Mexico).
Most cultivars are easily propagated by division of the basal shoots produced by the parent plant. These are detached and plan
Shoots can usually be harvested from 70-100 days from planting, the outer shoots being cut approximately 2 cm from the base of the plant, leaving the main clump intact. Clumps should be replanted every 2-3 years.
Plants are normally mature enough for harvesting 60-120 days from planting, depending on the characteristics of the cultivar. An average yield of 20 t/ha may be obtained. Seeds are rarely produced in short days and high temperatures. The leaves should be crisp, clean and free from discoloration. The roots should be trimmed, without damaging the condensed stem base, before the plants are tied into bunches.
A perennial herb up to 40 cm in height. Distinct bulbs not formed. Stem: a rhizome. Leaves: long and narrow, 15-30 cm X 0.3-0.6 cm, solid, linear, flat above, slightly keeled below, not folded. Flowers: borne in umbels on solid scape up to 45 cm in height; perinatal segments 6 mm X 3 mm, white, with green or red stripe on reverse, star-shaped, fragrant.
Bulbs should be firm and solid, lightweight bulbs may have become diseased or have been dehydrated. Sprouting cloves should be discarded. Curing for 8-10 days is necessary before either marketing or storage, to prevent deterioration in store. Bulbs may be stored at 0C for up to 150 days or at 25-30C for up to 90 days. At both temperatures, the relative humidity should be less than 70%. Good air circulation is essential.
Mainly used as a condiment for flavoring meat and fish, also in salads. The green tops are also widely used in Asia. The characteristic flavor of garlic is due to the production of allein and diallyl disulphide.
Common names are Chinese chives, Chinese leeks (Eng.); kau ts'oi (Chinese).
Many local and commercial cultivars are grown in tropical Asia, including both tall and short leaved forms. Tropical Asia, possibly China, where several related wild species of Allium occur.
A perennial herb, up to 30 cm, producing many tillers.Leaves: hollow, narrow, 10-25 cm X 0.1 cm, angular in cross-section. Stems: tillers produced in large numbers. Bulbs: not well developed, 1-3 cm X 0.5-1.5 cm. Flowers: borne in umbels on long scape, perinatal segments pink-mauve, fragrant; stamens shorter than perinatal.
Widely grown in the Mediterranean area; tropical Asia (India, the Philippines); China; West Africa; East Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya); Central and South America (Brazil, Mexico).
Most cultivars are easily propagated by division of the basal shoots produced by the parent plant. These are detached and plan
Shoots can usually be harvested from 70-100 days from planting, the outer shoots being cut approximately 2 cm from the base of the plant, leaving the main clump intact. Clumps should be replanted every 2-3 years.
Plants are normally mature enough for harvesting 60-120 days from planting, depending on the characteristics of the cultivar. An average yield of 20 t/ha may be obtained. Seeds are rarely produced in short days and high temperatures. The leaves should be crisp, clean and free from discoloration. The roots should be trimmed, without damaging the condensed stem base, before the plants are tied into bunches.
A perennial herb up to 40 cm in height. Distinct bulbs not formed. Stem: a rhizome. Leaves: long and narrow, 15-30 cm X 0.3-0.6 cm, solid, linear, flat above, slightly keeled below, not folded. Flowers: borne in umbels on solid scape up to 45 cm in height; perinatal segments 6 mm X 3 mm, white, with green or red stripe on reverse, star-shaped, fragrant.
Bulbs should be firm and solid, lightweight bulbs may have become diseased or have been dehydrated. Sprouting cloves should be discarded. Curing for 8-10 days is necessary before either marketing or storage, to prevent deterioration in store. Bulbs may be stored at 0C for up to 150 days or at 25-30C for up to 90 days. At both temperatures, the relative humidity should be less than 70%. Good air circulation is essential.
Mainly used as a condiment for flavoring meat and fish, also in salads. The green tops are also widely used in Asia. The characteristic flavor of garlic is due to the production of allein and diallyl disulphide.
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