Onions belong to the group of spicy vegetables. This useful plant was known already in 2-3 millennium BC. e. He was grown on large areas in the Nile Valley in Ancient Egypt. Onion Kievan Rus appeared only in the 10th century. The Slavs considered this product an effective tool in the fight against many ailments, so they were very actively using it for medicinal purposes.
A variety of onion dishes came to us from that time. A pie made with this vegetable is called an onion, or onion. In addition, it was used as a seasoning almost every time in the process of cooking. Onion species are numerous, and with the proper selection of varieties, taking into account the climatic characteristics of the region, these useful plants will delight you with a generous harvest throughout the year.
Many-tiered onions begin to sprout even from under the snow, because its leaves are not afraid of mild frosts. It is this type of onion that should be planted in regions with a rather harsh climate. This plant has a very attractive and unusual appearance: its feathers grow in several rows, creating tiers of different heights, so people can still call it "horned onions." In terms of its bactericidal properties and concentration of vitamins, the multi-tiered variety is significantly superior to all other types of onions.
The stitt onion regularly throws out new leaves that sprout much earlier than the other varieties, but tend to be coarse, so they need to be removed so that young ones grow. This type of onion can withstand the most severe frosts, so it is often grown in the North Caucasus. It is less burning than onions, and is often used as a seasoning, and is also used to decorate many dishes.
At the end of April, the onion-mucus sprouts, which, when the stems are cut, releases a lot of mucus - hence the unusual name. It has a mild taste and a delicate garlic smell. This onion contains a large amount of iron salts, so it is useful to eat it for people suffering from anemia. Such types of onions as baton and leek have a very delicate taste, which distinguishes them from onions - the most common variety of this plant. Bulbs and leaves that contain the same amount of vitamins and minerals are also eaten.
Shallots are also adapted to our area, but still few people are engaged in its cultivation. To obtain a lush bush of greens, it is enough to plant one onion of this variety in the ground. The composition of shallots has similarities with onions, but differs from it by the presence of ascorbic acid and a large number of volatile products that have a therapeutic effect on the body.
An unusual appearance is also interesting, such as a chicken poultry, better known as Mongolian onion, Indian onion, Chinese onion, or hellish root. This is a perennial bulbous plant with healing properties and, moreover, flowering. It can often be seen on personal plots, and even on the windowsills of apartments. Its leaves and juice are used for diseases of the joints, as well as for runny nose, cough and as a bactericidal wound healing agent. Doctors often prescribe Indian onions in the treatment of cancer.
All types of onions are very useful for human health, because they contain not only vitamins, but also volatile, substances that have an antimicrobial effect. Therefore, during an exacerbation of viral-colds, many people add fresh onions to their food. In addition, onions favorably affect the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, reliably protects a person from flu, colds, and strengthens the immune system.