Scientific name: Allium fistulosum Linnaeus.
Common Name: Green onion, long onion, yellow onion, Chinese onion, weeping onion, Branch onion, chives, chives.
The long onion or jumbo onion produced in Colombia is one of the tastiest and most popular ingredient in the fine Latin American cuisine, used in the preparation of many typical dishes.
The unique climate and weather conditions of this particular Colombia region Aquitania ( Boyacá) where the crops are found, are the perfect combination to obtain a high quality product with an excellent flavor!.
The used of this onion in Colombia is higher than any other type of onion not only because its flavor but also because the nutritional properties and health benefits have been added a kick in kitchens all over the world!
The Colombian long, green or jumbo onion has a bulb or stem that is on average 95% larger than that of the chives, thus making the use of the product during cooking food superior to traditional chives.