Leafy GreensBeginner
White Lisbon Onion
Allium cepa
Scientific Name
Allium cepa
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Origin
Central Asia
Type
Biennial (grown as annual)
90-120 days
Culinary Uses
Flavor: Mild, sweet, crisp with subtle pungency
- Fresh in salads and sandwiches
- Soups and stews
- Caramelized onions
- Portuguese açorda and migas
- Grilled or roasted whole
Planting Calendar
Sow Indoors
JanuaryFebruary
Sow Outdoors
FebruaryMarchAugustSeptember
Harvest
JuneJulyAugust
Health Benefits
- Rich in quercetin with anti-inflammatory properties
- Contains prebiotic fiber for gut health
- May help lower blood sugar levels
- Natural antibiotic and antiviral properties
- Good source of vitamin C and chromium