Vidalia is sweet on onions, Gilroy loves garlic, and the leek is chic in vichyssoise. But, in the empire of alliums, the green onion receives no fanfare or festivals. We can’t even agree on the name.
Scallions and Green Onions Can Be Confusing
Scallions, green onions, and spring onions — they look similar, taste similar (though some have more of a bite than others), and can be used interchangeably, but they are not all the same plant. Even some of the experts on well-known cooking websites get it wrong, promoting the idea that green onions and scallions are one and the same. Let’s find out how green onions and scallions differ from each other — and where spring onions fit into the mix.
What Are Scallions?
A true scallion is a distinct cultivar in the onion family; unlike its allium cousins, it does not produce a prominent bulb. The white portion below ground remains…
