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White Lezíria Onion
Allium cepa
Scientific Name
Allium cepa
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Origin
Portugal (Ribatejo region)
Type
Biennial (grown as annual)
100-130 days
Culinary Uses
Flavor: Sweet, mild, juicy with delicate onion notes
- Traditional Portuguese soups
- Sautéed base for stews (refogado)
- Fresh onion rings in salads
- Stuffed onions
- Pickled for conserves
Planting Calendar
Sow Indoors
JanuaryFebruary
Sow Outdoors
FebruaryMarchSeptember
Harvest
JulyAugustSeptember
Health Benefits
- High in antioxidants and flavonoids
- Supports cardiovascular health
- Natural antimicrobial properties
- May help reduce cholesterol
- Contains sulfur compounds for detoxification