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Allium fistulosum
- Name: Spring onion
- Latin name: Allium fistulosum
- Harvest area: Eastern asia
- Harvest period: may - september
- Properties:
- - Rich in antioxidants
Description:
Originating from Eastern Asia, it was introduced in Europe at the end of the Middle Age by the Romans.
Spring onion is known in old cookery books as chive.
Cultivation:
Spring onion is cultivated in Europe, in China and in Japan.
In France, the whole plant is harvested from May to September.
Uses:
Spring onion is part of fine herbs typical of Antilles and Asian cuisine.
The taste is similar to shallots, but more subtle.
The whole plant is a condiment soups and omelettes.
The leafs are used raw and chopped to flavour crudités and salads.