Why does the scallion become longer and thinner? What is the reason for the scallion becoming thin when it grows too long?

Why does scallion become longer and thinner

A comprehensive explanation of the reasons why scallion becomes longer and thinner in terms of green plant maintenance experience is as follows:

Why does scallion become longer and thinner

Short harvest time is also a reason for scallions becoming thinner and thinner. Generally, scallions should be harvested once a month and should not be harvested too frequently. Moreover, it's important not to water immediately after harvesting, as this can prevent growth. After harvesting scallions, water can be applied once the leaves emerge from the soil. For balcony gardening, usually, self-made nutrient water is diluted before watering, or wood ash can be evenly scattered on the soil surface and watered thoroughly.

In rural areas, every household grows scallions because they grow fast, are easy to harvest, can be used for making dumplings, soups, and as a seasoning, with a variety of consumption methods. Moreover, scallion cultivation and management are simple, making it a common vegetable in rural gardens.

Although scallions are easy to manage, some people still face the issue of scallions becoming longer and thinner, and I have experienced this as well.

When I first planted scallions, I saw that other people's scallions were growing vigorously, so I wanted to grow a few pots at home. However, the scallions I planted became longer and thinner.

The reason why scallions become thinner and thinner with each cut is due to improper maintenance and insufficient fertilization. Since it keeps growing, it needs to regrow after each cut and will definitely have problems if it doesn't receive nutrients. Today, I'll teach you a "small method" to supplement some fertilizer.

Fertilizer should be safe and non-harmful. Since you can't use chemical fertilizers for home consumption, you can try the following two methods to make the scallions very thick and eat non-harmful scallions, which will taste better and have a better texture.

Mainly divided into two situations, one is top-dressing in a阳台 indoors, and the other is top-dressing outdoors in the open air.

1. Indoor top-dressing

When growing scallions indoors, it is not advisable to use fertilizers with an odor, as they can cause a bad smell throughout the house.

This can seriously pollute the environment, so we can buy some well-fermented soybean cake fertilizer. There are also some pressed granular fermented soybean cake fertilizers.

No matter which one, as long as it is completely fermented, these are usually fermented with EM bacteria and have no smell after fermentation.

You can buy some pressed soybean cake fertilizer, find a oil drum, put a handful of fermented soybean cake fertilizer in it, fill it with water, and then place it in the sun for 24 hours or more, preferably for two to three days.

After each harvest, use this water to water the scallions directly, which will provide them with adequate nutrients.

Usually, after harvesting, watering once will allow them to absorb quickly and grow rapidly. After that, normal watering is fine, and do this again after the second harvest, so they can grow very strong roots and become thicker with each cut.

Because fermented soybean cake fertilizer contains a high nitrogen content, which promotes its growth, and also contains various elements and trace elements. After using it, its roots will also become thicker and its branching ability will be stronger.

2. Outdoor top-dressing

Outdoor top-dressing is even simpler. There's no need to buy finished fermented soybean cake fertilizer, which is more expensive, so we can look for some soybeans.

If you have a豆浆机, you can soak the soybeans, add a little water, blend them into a powder or milk.

Because blending speeds up fermentation, you only need to use 250 grams of soybeans ground into milk or powder, then add 2 grams of yeast powder and 25 grams of brown sugar.

Yeast powder can accelerate fermentation, and brown sugar has a certain effect on root thickening and生根 after fermentation, as it contains a sugar similar to glucose, which can be quickly absorbed by plants to promote root growth and make the plant stronger.

Then find a five-liter oil drum, pour it in, add water, seal the lid, and place it in the sun to ferment for 20 to 30 days before use.

Because yeast powder has been added, the fermentation speed will be faster. Without it, normal fermentation takes two to three months before it can be used.

If you grow a lot of scallions, you can prepare several drums for fermentation, which is also very good for promoting root growth.

Let it quickly grow leaves and use fertilizer to make the scallions thicker. Because these are pure organic and contain no chemical components.

When we grow scallions at home, the taste will be better, and they will become thicker with each cut. Just water with the fermented liquid diluted at a concentration of 1:50 after each cut.

Whether growing scallions or other fast-growing vegetables like oilseed rape and spinach, which are leafy, if we want them to grow faster and better and have a better taste when eaten, we can use these two methods.

Whether it's a balcony pot or an open-air pot, it's possible. You can try this method.

That's all for the reasons why scallions become longer and thinner, for your comprehensive understanding and reference!