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Stuttgarter Onion
Allium cepa
Scientific Name
Allium cepa
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Origin
Stuttgart, Germany
Type
Biennial (grown as annual)
100-120 days
Culinary Uses
Flavor: Strong, pungent, full-bodied onion flavor
- All-purpose cooking onion
- French onion soup
- Roasted alongside meats
- Excellent for caramelizing
- Long-cooked stews and braises
Planting Calendar
Sow Indoors
JanuaryFebruary
Sow Outdoors
FebruaryMarchOctoberNovember
Harvest
JulyAugustSeptember
Health Benefits
- Rich in sulfur compounds for liver health
- Contains prebiotics for digestive health
- Natural antibiotic properties
- May help lower blood pressure
- Good source of vitamin B6 and folate