Growing Onions at a Glance. Common Name: Onions, dry onions, storage onions, bulb onions. Scientific Name: Allium cepa. Hardiness Zone: 5 to 10. Soil: Well-draining, loose, very slightly acidic pH ...

If the store has a good produce department, you’ll find yellow, white and red bulb onions, plus bunches of green onions. For most uses in the kitchen, that is adequate.

Onions are a kitchen hero. They're used in cuisines all over the world, and are incredibly versatile. You can pickle them, caramelize them, serve 'em raw, and sauté them. Onions can serve as an ...