Pearl onion
Allium ampeloprasum var. sativum
Family: Amaryllidaceae
What it is like
An onion family plant. A cultivar of garlic or onion that has a single storage leaf grown for pickling.
They have also been put in the family Alliaceae. Not in The Plant List.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Germany, Italy, Mediterranean, Netherlands, North America, Sweden, USA
How it is used for food
The bulbs are used for pickling.
Edible parts
Bulbs, vegetable
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed and are ready to harvest in 90 days.