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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
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Description/Taste
Spring onions are small in size and have long, straight leaves that connect into globular, bulbous bases. The round to oval bulbs have moist, thin skin, fine root hairs, and range in color from white, almost translucent, to red depending on the variety. The green stems are hollow, long, and slender with a pungent, bitter, and more herbaceous taste than the bulbs. Spring onion bulbs are often consumed fresh and are crisp, sweet, and tender with a mild pungency.
Seasons/Availability
Spring onions are available year-round.
Current Facts
Spring onions, botanically classified as Allium cepa, are young bulbs that have been harvested prematurely and are members of the Amaryllidaceae family. The name Spring onions is a general descriptor used for many different varieties that produce bulbs that are harvested before the bulb has a chance to swell and mature. Springs onions are favored for their mild flavor, and both the bulbs and leaves are edible fresh or can be lightly cooked.
Nutritional Value
Spring onions contain vitamins A, C, and K, flavonoids, potassium, calcium, and fiber.
Applications
Spring onions are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as sautéing, grilling, roasting, and boiling. Most commonly prepared fresh, Spring onion bulbs can be sliced and mixed into salads, sandwiches, or used as a garnish. The greens can also be used similarly to chives in salads, grain bowls, and stir-fries. In addition to fresh preparations, the whole onion can be flash blanched, grilled, and served with roasted fish and meats, boiled in soups and stews, baked in casseroles, or cooked with other vegetables. Spring onions pair well with asparagus, sweet peas, young lettuces, brassicas, radishes, citrus, morels, chanterelles, potatoes, vinaigrettes, cream-based sauces, soups, pasta, pizzas, and risottos. The bulbs will keep 4-5 days when stored in a perforated bag or plastic bag with paper towels in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Spring onions earned their name from their early appearance in the spring after the cold months of winter. These small onions signify that spring is coming and provide bright, fresh flavors as a reprieve to the hearty winter vegetables. Growers and home gardeners typically harvest the whole plant about two to three months after planting, as both the greens and bulbs are edible, and they are sold in bunches at farmers market for immediate use.
Geography/History
Onions are native to Asia and have been cultivated since ancient times. While the exact date of when Spring onions were cultivated for their small size is unknown, today the onions are widespread and are available at farmers markets and specialty grocers in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Cowgirl Q | San Diego CA | 858-586-1717 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Copper Kings | Oceanside CA | 323-810-1662 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Open Gym-Well Fed | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Hoover High School | San Diego CA | 619-549-3364 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | |
| Prager Brothers Artisan Bread | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-9536 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-610-8784 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Great Maple La Jolla UTC | San Diego CA | 858-886-7403 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 858-531-8677 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
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Central market of Athens Greece 🇬🇷
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 443 days ago, 1/30/20 Sharer's comments : Spring onions 👌🏻 
Los Altos Ranch Markets
Los Altos Ranch Market - Indian School Road
Near Phoenix, Arizona, United States3223 W Indian School Road Phoenix AZ 85017 602-264-8002 https://www.losaltosranchmarket.com About 465 days ago, 1/07/20 
Mi Tierra Foods
Near Berkeley, California, United StatesAbout 622 days ago, 8/03/19 
La Morenita
La Morenita Market
Near Napa, California, United States2434 Jefferson Street Napa CA 94558 707-255-9068 About 635 days ago, 7/21/19 
2312 Damon St, Los Angeles
Near Los Angeles, California, United StatesAbout 656 days ago, 7/01/19 Sharer's comments : “ DM Produce “ Near to LA Produce Market Phone: (213) 623-1430 
Tula Market
Tula Market
Near Laguna Woods, California, United States24418 Rockfield Blvd Lake Forest CA 92630 949-581-5150 About 656 days ago, 6/30/19 
La Bodega
La Bodega Market
Near Orange, California, United States259 S Tustin St Orange CA 92866 714-633-7978 About 656 days ago, 6/30/19 
Baja Ranch Market
Baja Ranch Market
Near Altadena, California, United States2515 N Fair Oaks Drive Altadena CA 91001 626-204-0171 About 658 days ago, 6/28/19 
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Near Anaheim, California, United States1120 S. Anaheim Blvd Anaheim CA 92805 657-208-5201 About 665 days ago, 6/22/19 
El Super
El Super - Anaheim Blvd
Near Anaheim, California, United States1222 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim CA 92805 714-518-5496 About 665 days ago, 6/22/19 
Wholesome Choice Market
Wholesome Choice Market - Culver Dr.
Near Irvine-Mesa, California, United States18040 Culver Drive Irvine CA 92612 949-551-4111 About 665 days ago, 6/21/19 
Stater Bros. Markets
Stater Bros. Markets - Newport Blvd.
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States2180 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-646-2324 About 665 days ago, 6/21/19 
Queen Anne Farmers Market
Growing Washington
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesSkagit, WA About 666 days ago, 6/20/19 Sharer's comments : A crisp, sweet milder onion excellent grilled or in salads. 
Hillsborough Fresh Market
Hillsborough Fresh Market
Near Egypt Lake-Leto, Florida, United States4435 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa FL 33614 813-882-9406 About 672 days ago, 6/14/19 
Broadway Sunday Farmer's Market
Alvarez Farms
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesMabton, WA About 705 days ago, 5/12/19 Sharer's comments : Amazing grilled, sautéed, boiled, even raw - there’s no wrong way to enjoy these ;) 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Chris Milliken
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 717 days ago, 5/01/19 Sharer's comments : Milliken Family Farms 
Eugene Saturday Market
Near Eugene, Oregon, United StatesAbout 720 days ago, 4/27/19 |
