The two major categories for
dry onions are storage onions and sweet onions. Storage onions are low in water
and high in sulfur, so they store well and are usually available at any time.
The new sweet hybrid onions, such as Vidalia, Maui, 1015 Y, Texas Spring Sweet
and Walla Walla are usually available in Spring and Summer unless they are imported
in. Every year, more and more hybrid varieties arrive on the scene. And believe
it or not, each one seems to be better and better. People that don't think they
like onions, love some of the new sweet varieties. Experiment, the flavors will
amaze you! (By the way, if you get hooked on the sweet onions, you can chop them
and freeze them for cooking when they are out of season.) |
