Siberian Amber is a variety of shallot intended for growing in personal subsidiary holdings. It belongs to biennial crops and is characterized by a late maturity period. The bulbs have an oval shape and an average weight of about 28 grams. The dry skins are colored yellow with a bronze tint, while the juicy parts are white. The taste of the onion is semi-sharp, making it versatile for various culinary applications. The dry matter content in the bulbs is 17.6%, which ensures good storability and storage quality. The yield of the variety reaches 1.5 kg per square meter, and the maturity before harvest is 98%, after ripening it is 100%.
This variety of onion is distinguished by its low seedling rate, forming 6-7 bulbs in a clump, which facilitates harvesting and processing. Siberian Amber is adapted for growing in a wide range of climatic zones, including the Northern, Northwestern, Central, Volga-Vyatsk, North Caucasian, Ural, Western Siberian, Eastern Siberian and Far Eastern regions. Thanks to its resistance to adverse conditions and ability to mature well, it is suitable for growing in various soil and climatic conditions.
Shallot onion Siberian Amber is widely used in cooking thanks to its tender semi-sharp taste and lack of bitterness, which distinguishes it from onion. It is suitable for preparing fresh salads, marinades, sauces and other dishes. In addition, shallot onion is valued for its useful properties and is used in folk medicine. It is recommended to grow it as a biennial crop, providing proper care and timely harvesting to achieve maximum productivity and quality.
