Green Onion vs Spring Onion
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Onions varieties can confuse us all. They are often misnamed, and can drive us into panic if a recipe calls for one and we’re not certain which onion to use.
What are green onions?
Green onions are sold in bunches and have long, green leaves and no bulb. The flavour is mild, and they can be eaten raw or lightly cooked. Green onions have a rapid growth rate. It takes about 60 to 80 days to grow green onions. If planting in the ground, choose a sunny spot in the garden with well-draining soil. They also grow well in containers. Be sure to keep weeds away from green onions to avoid competition for soil moisture and nutrients. A layer of mulch can help keep weeds down.
Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep, and plant seedlings at the same depth they were growing in their previous container. Space plants roughly 2 to 3 feet apart in rows that are 1 to 2 feet apart.
What are spring onions?
Spring onions and green onions are both immature onions, but they are often called the same thing. Spring onions have a white, round bulb with long stems, and are also sold in bunches. Spring onions are in fact very young onions, harvested before the bulb has had a chance to swell. Both the long, slender green tops and the small white bulb are edible, and are good either raw or cooked. They have a similar flavour to onions, but are much milder.
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