Focus on products
of the season
Red onion
Shape and external appearance
Round, with very smooth skin and firm flesh.
Properties
Onions are also a good source of fiber, vitamins A, B, C, potassium and magnesium. In addition, it contains
phosphorus (as in fish) “facilitating” the work of the brain silica, good for the arteries and facilitating the fixation of calcium in the bones.
plus sulfur, iron, iodine, potassium, sodium…
Caliber
From 30 to 80 cm.
Scientific and botanical name
The onion is a biennial herbaceous plant of the family Amaryllidaceae (formerly Liliaceae then Alliaceae),
Coloring
Its skin is red tending to purple. Its flesh is white striped with purple.
Origin & Culture
The exact origin of onions is unknown, although ancient texts dating back to 3000 BC reveal that they were first developed in Asia. The onion has been known since antiquity. It probably comes from a wild species from Central Asia. The onion was appreciated by the Egyptians, Greeks, Gauls and Romans.
Smell
No particular odor except that of the onion.
Preparation advice
Can be eaten raw or cooked. In compote, in pie, fried etc…
Texture
No particular odor except that of the onion.
Home preservation
Onions should be stored for a long time in a dry place away from light, otherwise in the refrigerator, not more than one week.
Flavor
It is slightly sweeter than the yellow onion. Very crunchy, strong in taste and spicy when eaten raw.
The seasonality of the product
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Janvier (1)
Février (2)
Mars (3)
Avril (4)
Juillet (7)
Août (8)
Septembre (9)
Octobre (10)
Novembre (11)
Décembre (12)
Our recipes based on this product
Packaging available for this product
Sacs, Colis carton, Colis bois, Panière
The seasonality of the product
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Janvier (1)
Février (2)
Mars (3)
Avril (4)
Juillet (7)
Août (8)
Septembre (9)
Octobre (10)
Novembre (11)
Décembre (12)
Discover all the products of La Légumière
Laurent, Ronan and Frédéric Méar
Producers for La Légumière
Laurent, Ronan and Frédéric Méar have been producing vegetables for La Légumière for many years. The cultivation of Breton vegetables no longer holds any secrets for these three brothers.
All our seasonal products
Discover a range of fresh and local products
