Onions are a versatile and essential vegetable loved worldwide for their rich flavor and culinary flexibility. Our onions feature crisp, firm layers with a balanced pungency and sweetness. Perfect for salads, cooking, caramelizing, or raw applications, our onions deliver fresh farm-grown goodness directly to your kitchen.
Onions
$5.00Price
Out of Stock
Key Features
- Grown at Ocean Orchards: Cultivated on our family-owned farm using sustainable and eco-friendly methods.
- Versatile Use: Enjoy raw in salads, sauté for cooking, caramelize for toppings, or use in soups and stews.
Detailed Information
- Farming Practices: We prioritize natural permaculture and sustainable farming practices, using OMRI-listed pest and fungus control methods.
- Seasons Available: Late summer through early fall, August-October
Storage/Usage Tips:
- For refrigerator: Onions stay fresh for about 2-3 weeks when stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place or in the crisper drawer.
- For freezer: Onions can be chopped and stored in an airtight freezer bag for up to 6 months; best used in cooked dishes after freezing.
Health Facts
- Vitamin Powerhouse: Including vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, and manganese.
- Nutritional Benefits: Onions are packed with antioxidants and compounds like quercetin and sulfur-containing molecules that support immune health, reduce inflammation, and may lower the risk of certain chronic diseases. Consuming onions regularly can enhance heart health, improve digestion through their prebiotic fibers, and provide a potent source of phytochemicals that combat oxidative stress.