Category: Vegetables

Onions are part of the genus Allium, which includes garlic, leeks, chives, shallots and scallions. The onion’s spicy bite comes from the sulfur containing compounds that members of the Allium family contain.This is the reason that cooked onions taste so much more sweet than raw onions. Are red onions spicy? These onions are colorful and […]

The onion plant (Allium cepa), also known as the bulb onion or common onion, is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. What is an onion plant called? Allium cepaonion, (Allium cepa), herbaceous biennial plant in the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae) grown for its edible bulb. The onion is likely native to southwestern Asia […]

Onion has a modified form of stem called a bulb, or more specifically a tunic-ate bulb. In this type of modified stems, the stem is enclosed by a covering of leaves and it is underground. Nutrients for the plant are stored within the bulb. What are the parts of an onion called? The bulb is […]

Definition of Spanish onion : a large mild-flavored onion typically having yellow or white skin. What is the difference between a Spanish onion and a regular onion? Spanish onions are a particular kind of yellow onion and we find them to be slightly sweeter and more delicate in flavor. White Onions – These onions tend […]

Look for a heavy and firm onion with skin that’s free of bruises. Keep skin on, take out of plastic bag, and store in a dark, dry, cool, and well-ventilated location. Mild. Red onions will get sweeter the longer you cook them. How do you pick a good onion at the store? How to Pick […]

Red onions last 30 to 60 days if stored in the fridge. Outside of the fridge, these onions last for up to six weeks. Spring onions: also called scallions, can be eaten cooked or raw, and have a milder flavour than regular onions. They can keep for up to 3 days on the shelf, or […]

It gets its common name from the way it “walks” across the garden. Instead of flowers, this plant produces topsets, a cluster of bulbils, at the top of the stalk where the flowers and seeds would normally be. What did ancient Egyptians use onions for? Ancient Egypt made extensive use of onions. The Egyptians used […]

China. China was the largest producer of onions in the world in 2019 followed by India and the United States. China and India both produced more than 50 billion pounds of onions in 2019. Which is the second largest onion producing country in the world? IndiaIndia. India is the second largest producer of onion in […]

The onion is original from Asia, concretely from Iran and Pakistan, and it is known since 6,000 B.C. From this continent it spreaded to Europe, thanks to the Romans, and then to America. Nowadays, it is mainly cultivated in Asia. The main producing countries are China, India, the United States and Turkey. What country is […]

Main growing regions are Lincolnshire, East & West Anglia, Bedfordshire and Kent. Where does UK get onions from? “The UK has a considerable import demand for onions and shallots, and imported over £129m worth in 2020,” said a DIT spokesman. “The UK already imports onions from NZ, around £4m-worth in 2020, complementing UK seasonality.” Where […]

Red onions have also earned their “red” name because their purplish skins have historically been used to make reddish dyes. Why is a red onion called a red onion and not purple? And just as so-called “blue” foods are actually more purple in color, red onions are called red even though they, too, are purple. […]

Seasonality. The British onion season for red onions starts towards the end of August, and runs through until the following June. The onions are harvested, cured and then placed in controlled atmosphere buildings to maximise quality throughout the storage period. Where are red onions grown? The red onion from Tropea, Italy, (Italian: “Cipolla Rossa di […]

Wild garlic (Allium vineale) and wild onion (Allium canadense) are winter perennials, with wild garlic predominant in South Carolina. They emerge in late fall from underground bulbs and grow through the winter and spring. In late spring, aerial bulblets are formed, and the plants die back in early summer. What causes wild onions? Wild onions […]

Originally from Italy, Red Onions have a mild flavor that is not overpowering or pungent, making them highly versatile for a variety of meals where a splash of color and sweet flavor is desired. They are great as a pizza component, raw in fresh salads or as a condiment topper in the iconic hamburger! Where […]

Some scientists believe that onion was first domesticated in central Asia and others in Middle East by Babylonian culture in Iran and west Pakistan. Onions grew in chinese gardens as early as 5000 years ago and they are referenced in some of the oldest Vedic writings from India. When was the Red Onion discovered? Onions […]

Cultivated bulb onions (Allium cepa) originated in Asia and the Mediterranean, in the areas of Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan. Where do onions grow in the world? China was the largest producer of onions in the world in 2019 followed by India and the United States. China was the largest producer of onions in the world […]

It is believed that onions were first cultivated in central Asia. One of the world’s oldest cookery books in the Cuneform script in Babylonia recorded in 1750 BC, has references to the onion as an ingredient in several dishes. Ancient Egypt made extensive use of onions. When did people start cooking with onions? Cooking With […]

In ancient Greece onions were commonly used as an aphrodisiac remedy, while in the days of the Egyptians Pharaohs celibate priests were forbidden to eat onions because of the potential effects on their libido. Did the ancient Greeks have onions? The main foods the Ancient Greeks ate were bread, made from wheat, and porridge, made […]

These three food items would have been bagged up or kept in the pocket of a ploughman or other farm worker for much-needed sustenance throughout the long working day. The original ploughman’s lunch that dates to not too long after the first century when onions were first introduced to Britain by the Romans. When did […]

In the Age of Discovery, onions were taken to North America by the first European settlers, who found close relatives of the plant such as Allium tricoccum readily available and widely used in Native American gastronomy. What country are onions native to? Onions are among the world’s oldest cultivated plants. They were probably known in […]