The Millionaire onion is a late-maturing variety known for its high productivity and excellent storage life, allowing the harvest to be kept for up to 10 months. The plant is tall, reaching heights of 60-80 cm, with broad flat leaves and a thickened false stem up to 30 cm long and 5 cm in diameter. The bulbs have a broad-elliptical shape with dry yellow skins and juicy white inner layers. The taste is semi-sharp and tender, making the variety versatile for culinary use, including preparing first and second courses, salads, soups, and canning.
Successful cultivation of the variety requires careful care, including regular watering and fertilization with organic fertilizers. It is recommended to perform high hilling 3-4 times during the growing season to form a long whitened stem base. The onion is light-loving and moisture-loving, and also possesses good cold resistance and disease resistance. The vegetative period is 160-180 days; sowing is done via seedlings from February to April, and transplanting into open ground is done in May-June. Harvesting takes place in September-October.
The variety is rich in vitamins C, B1, B2, PP, and carotene, which promotes improved liver and gallbladder function, as well as increased appetite. Both the thickened lower white part of the stem and young leaves are used in food, which are added fresh or dried to various dishes. Thanks to its taste qualities and beneficial properties, the Millionaire onion is an excellent choice for modern gardeners and cooks.
