Uses: Raw in salads, as a garnish, and in cooked dishes.

Storage: Store in the refrigerator.

What they are: Often used interchangeably with green onions. No bulb or a very small bulb.

Flavor: Mild and slightly sweet.

Appearance: Long green stalks with a very small bulb.

Uses: Raw in salads, as a garnish, and in Asian cuisine.

Storage: Store in the refrigerator.

What they are: Mature onions harvested early. Have a larger bulb and a stronger flavor.

Flavor: Stronger flavor than green onions.

Appearance: A larger bulb and green stalks.

Uses: Sautéing, roasting, and grilling.

Storage: Store in the refrigerator.

What they are: A different species of plant.

Flavor: Delicate onion flavor.

Appearance: Thin, grass-like leaves.

Uses: Garnishes, salads, and soups.

Storage: Store in the refrigerator.

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