What are Spring Onions?
Spring onions are a variety of green onion or scallion with a stronger flavor which packs a distinctive bite. They can be used in any recipes which call for green onions, ranging from salads to salsas, especially when cooks want an extra kick in their food. Many markets and greengrocers stock spring onions when they are in season, and they can also easily be grown at home; you can even use bulbs from the supermarket as a starter for your own spring onions. As their name suggests, these onions come into season in the spring. They look very similar to green onions except that their bulbs are larger and more defined. These larger bulbs have a concentrated onion flavor, although the greens are also strongly flavored as well. Just like regular green onions, spring onions are often sold with their roots attached.
