Onion breeds & varieties
11 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
Yellow Onion
Brown SkinCooking DefaultDurableHigh Pungency Raw
Vidalia
Origin: US
Georgia PDO-styleGranex TypeJuicyPremium
Sweet Onion
Origin: US
DelicateHigh WaterJuicyLow Pungency
Walla Walla
Origin: US
JuicyLargeMildRegional
Red Onion
ColourfulCrispMilder CookedPurple Rings
White Onion
Origin: MX
BrightCleanCrispFresh
Allium cepa
AromaticBulb SpeciesFoundationalGlobal Staple
Cipollini
Origin: IT
Bite SizeCaramelisesDenseItalian
Pearl Onion
GarnishMarble SizeOnion-TrueSmall
Spanish Onion
JuicyJumbo MildLargeMild-Medium
Bermuda Onion
Origin: BM, US
DelicateEarlyEarly SeasonFlat