Green Onions

Varieties

Varieties vary greatly by region, but White Lisbon is the most widely grown green onion. Crystal Wax, Eclipse, Spanish, White Sweet Spanish, Southport, White Globe and White Portugal are other available varieties.


U.S. Grades

U.S. No. 1, U.S. No. 2

 


Storage Conditions

USDA recommended storage and transit: 32°F (0.0°C) Desired relative humidity: 95 to 100 percent. Highest freezing point: 30.4°F (-0.89°C


Sizes

For U.S. No. 1 Between 8 and 24 inches in length and .25 to 1 inch in diameter. Most onions are clipped before reaching market.

Nutritional Information Serving size = .25 cup chopped
10 calories
0g Fat
0g Cholesterol
5g Sodium
70mg Potassium