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General Produce
Onions, Green
Common Packs:
48-count cartons.
Receiving Inspecting:
Look for green onions that are crisp with fresh, tender green tops and slightly bulbed white ends. Avoid onions with discolored, decaying, or wilted tops.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 32-36° F/0-2° C
- 90-98% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
7 to 10 days.
Troubleshooting:
Yellow or decayed tops may result from storing green onions at high temperatures, or from exposure to ethylene gas. Store properly; keep away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms.
Usage Ideas:
- Grill whole green onions and Portabella mushrooms with tri-tip steak.
- Stir chopped green onions into mashed potatoes, polenta, risotto, and omelets.