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Onion - Spanish
Allium Cepa
6 - 8" (15 - 20 cm)
12 - 18" (30 - 46 cm)
11-12
Annual
Full Sun
Keep Well Watered
Fertile, Well Drained Soil
Spanish onions, known for their large size and mild, sweet flavor. These onions are characterized by their globe-like shape, typically growing to a considerable size with golden-yellow or brownish skin and white, crisp flesh.
One of the distinguishing features is their relatively mild taste compared to other onion varieties. They have a subtle sweetness, making them excellent for fresh use in salads, sandwiches, salsas, and other dishes where a milder onion flavor is desired. Their large size and mild taste make them ideal for slicing into thick rings or dicing for various culinary applications.
Spanish onions are versatile in the kitchen and are great for both raw and cooked dishes. When raw, they add a sweet crunch to salads or sandwiches. When cooked, their mild flavor holds up well and sweetens as they caramelize, making them perfect for sautéing, grilling, frying, or caramelizing for dishes like French onion soup, stir-fries, grilled vegetables, or as a topping for burgers and sandwiches.