Onion Tango

Tangy leek is a mid-season, high-yielding variety that is ideal for growing on garden plots, home gardens, and small-scale farms. The plants feature straight stems of medium height with semi-erect leaves of a rich blue-green hue. The blanched part of the stem reaches a length of up to 12 cm and a diameter of up to 5 cm, with the mass of one bulb ranging from 200–250 g. The bulb is weakly developed, which facilitates chopping and cooking. The variety is characterized by high frost resistance, making it particularly valuable for moderate climates and autumn consumption.

The maturation period of the 'Tango' leek variety is about 150 days from seedling emergence to harvest. To obtain a powerful blanched stem, it is recommended to hill up to a height of 20-25 cm, starting when the stem thickness reaches 0.7-1.0 cm. Sowing for seedlings is done in March, while transplanting into the ground is in mid-May; the seedlings should have at least three leaves and be 50-60 days old. The recommended planting scheme is 50x20 cm.

Tangy leek boasts excellent taste qualities and is a dietary and medicinal product. It is excellent for fresh consumption, as well as for drying and use in various home culinary recipes. During storage, especially when buried in sand in a vertical position, the leek retains its juiciness and the quality of the blanched part, allowing the freshness and beneficial properties of the vegetable to be preserved for a long time.