Onions

The Australian Brown onion is a widely cultivated variety of Allium cepa, prized in Australia for its brown skin, round bulb, and excellent storage qualities, making it a versatile staple in both commercial and culinary settings.

The yellow onion is the most widely cultivated and consumed onion type globally, distinguished by its brown to yellow papery skin and pungent white flesh, prized for its versatility and long shelf life.

Sweet onion is a distinctive class of Allium cepa known for its mild pungency and high sugar content, prized especially for raw consumption and dishes requiring a gentle, sweet flavor.

The Vidalia onion is a renowned sweet onion variety prized for its exceptionally mild flavor and low pungency, grown exclusively in a designated region of southeastern Georgia, USA.

The Walla Walla onion is a celebrated sweet onion variety known for its exceptionally mild flavor, large globe-shaped bulbs, and high sugar content, primarily grown in Washington State's Walla Walla Valley.

The white onion is a widely cultivated variety of Allium cepa, recognized for its crisp white flesh and sharp, pungent flavor that sets it apart from yellow and sweet onions.

Pickling onions are small, mild-flavored bulb onions cultivated specifically for preserving whole in vinegar or brine, prized for their tender texture and thin skins.

The Red Baron onion is a widely cultivated red onion variety known for its deep red skin, globe-shaped bulbs, and mild, slightly sweet flavor, prized both for fresh use and storage across the UK and Europe.

Boiling onions are small, globe-shaped onions typically 1 to 2 inches in diameter, valued for their use whole in soups, stews, and braised dishes, available in white, yellow, and occasionally red varieties.

The globe onion is the classic form of Allium cepa, recognized for its rounded, slightly flattened bulb and serving as the standard reference for most culinary and agricultural onion varieties worldwide.

The Cipollini onion is a small, flattened onion variety renowned for its pronounced sweetness and distinctive disc-like shape, widely cherished for roasting and caramelizing.

Texas Sweet onion is a group of Allium cepa cultivars known for their mild, sweet flavor and pale yellow skin, prized for fresh consumption and large bulb size.

The Kelsae onion is a distinguished exhibition variety of Allium cepa, prized for its exceptionally large globe-shaped bulbs and mild, sweet flavor.

The Red Creole onion is a short-day, red-skinned cultivar of Allium cepa known for its pungent flavor, firm flattened-globe bulbs, and adaptability to warm climates.

The Creole onion is a distinctive cultivar of Allium cepa adapted to warm climates, recognized for its red to reddish-brown skin, strong pungent flavor, and medium-sized, flattened-globe shaped bulbs.

The Granex onion is a sweet, short-day cultivar group of Allium cepa known for its flattened bulbs and mild, high-sugar flavor, serving as the genetic foundation for famous regional sweet onions like Vidalia and Maui.

The Stuttgarter Onion is a traditional European storage onion variety known for its flat, globe-shaped bulbs, yellow-brown skin, and strong pungent flavor, widely cultivated in Germany and Central Europe.

The Pukekohe Longkeeper onion is a New Zealand cultivar of Allium cepa, prized for its yellow-brown skin and remarkable ability to store fresh and firm for up to 8–10 months.

Green onion refers to the immature stage of Allium cepa, harvested before the bulb fully develops, featuring long slender green stalks and a mild flavor prized in many culinary traditions.

The Spanish onion is a large, mild-flavored cultivar of Allium cepa, known for its low pungency and high moisture content, commonly used both raw and cooked in a variety of dishes.

Red onion is a widely cultivated variety of Allium cepa, recognized for its distinctive purplish-red skin and mildly sweet, crisp white flesh tinged with red or purple.

Pearl onions are small, round bulbs of Allium cepa, typically white, yellow, or red, valued for their mild flavor and tender texture, commonly used whole in cooking and pickling.

Bombay Red onion is a red-skinned onion variety from India, recognized for its pungent flavor, medium to large globe-shaped bulbs, and strong adaptability to tropical climates.

The Hylander F1 onion is a commercially important hybrid cultivar of Allium cepa, prized for its yellow-brown skin, strong disease resistance, and excellent storage qualities.

The Ebenezer onion is a historic yellow storage onion cultivar known for its round shape, pungent flavor, and dependable long-term storage qualities.

The Jaune Paille des Vertus is a traditional French heirloom onion known for its straw-yellow skin, flattened-globe shaped bulbs, and firm white flesh, prized for its reliable storage and classic culinary uses.

The Bermuda onion is a mild-flavored, historically important onion variety recognized for its large, flattened bulbs and pale yellow to white skin, valued for its culinary versatility and distinctive appearance.

Spring onion refers to young Allium cepa plants harvested before full bulb formation, featuring slender white bases and green hollow leaves, prized for their mild flavor and versatility in both raw and cooked dishes.

Scallions are immature onions characterized by their long, slender green stalks and minimal to no bulb formation, prized worldwide for their mild flavor and culinary versatility.

The Tropea onion is a distinctive red onion variety known for its elongated bulbs, vibrant purple-red skin, and exceptionally sweet, mild flavor, prized both fresh and cooked.

The Ailsa Craig onion is a large, globe-shaped yellow onion cultivar celebrated for its mild flavor and impressive size, widely favored in the United Kingdom and beyond.

The Rossa di Milano onion is an Italian heirloom variety known for its deep red skin and slightly flattened round bulbs, prized for fresh use and reliable storage.

The Maui onion is a specialty sweet onion cultivar known for its exceptionally mild flavor, high sugar content, and pale yellow skin, prized both locally in Hawaii and on the U.S. mainland.