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Home » Vegetables » Root Vegetables » Onions » Scallions

Scallions

Scallions are very much like Welsh Onions (aka Bunching Onions, aka Green Onions), except for a slight difference in the bulb. The sides of a scallion bulb will be straight, whereas the others above will have slightly curved sides. The green stems will also be slightly longer.

They also have a different scientific name, for anyone who still isn’t convinced.

Scallions have a milder taste than Spring Onions, but basically can be used interchangeably and handled the same as any green onion.

Storage Hints

Store refrigerated in a plastic bag for up to 5 days.

Language Notes

Some people even call any green onion a “scallion”. They tend to be the kind of people who will only cook in expensive copper pots.

These are the “green onions” that in Japanese cooking are called “Wakegi”.

Other names

Scientific Name: Allium fistulosum var. caespitosum
Italian: Scalogno
French: Ciboule
Spanish: Escalaia
Japanese: Wakegi

This page first published: May 13, 2004 · Updated: Jun 1, 2018.

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