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Walla Walla
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Walla Walla sweet onions from Washington’s Walla Walla Valley are large, juicy, low-pungency bulbs with a short summer season and cult regional following. Flavour is mild enough for thick raw slices; texture is tender. Like other sweets, they store poorly compared with yellow keepers. Feature on burgers, in salads, and as grilled halves with herbs. Regional festivals celebrate the harvest. Buy in season and use within weeks for peak mildness.
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History
French Corsican-type sweet onions established in the Walla Walla Valley.
Walla Walla Sweet branding grew through Northwest markets and festivals.
Federal recognition protected Walla Walla Sweet Onion geographic identity.