{"product_id":"spring-onions-italian-torpedo-nickel-dime-diameter-1lb","title":"Spring onions - Italian torpedo (nickel\/dime diameter) - 1lb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatt Fry’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalian Torpedo onions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — often referred to as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropea onions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — are a different class of allium. Originally from Calabria in southern Italy, this variety was selected for sweetness and tenderness rather than storage. The long, tapered shape and deep red skin give way to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epale interior that’s crisp, juicy, and notably low in sulfur bite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatt is harvesting these \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyoung, at nickel-to-dime diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which completely changes how they eat and how you can use them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt this stage, they’re \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptionally tender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a high water content and very low sulfur bite. The long, tapered bulbs are still developing, so the flavor leans \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet, lightly fruity, and clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, without the sharpness you’d expect from a mature red onion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown at Fry Farm with the same attention Matt brings to all of his crops — thoughtful spacing, companion planting, and steady soil management — these onions come in clean and hydrated, with tight structure and a balanced flavor. They’re harvested as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003espring onions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so the texture is still young and the sugars are forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMild, sweet, and slightly floral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimal bite — no need to soak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrisp and juicy raw, soft and silky when cooked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced from tip to stem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the Kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRaw:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slice whole (bulb + stem) for salads, crudo, or garnish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrilled whole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High sugar content gives quick, even caramelization\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLight sauté:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Breaks down into a soft, sweet base in minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eQuick pickled:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Holds structure while absorbing acid\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCharred:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exterior takes color while the interior stays tender\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause they’re picked this young, you can treat them almost like a cross between a scallion and a sweet onion — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003euse the entire plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, minimize waste, and let the natural sweetness carry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic Italian variety, grown carefully in Georgia soil, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eand highly usable across the board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fry Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42367233228875,"sku":"ONION-SPRINGITALIAN-1LB","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/6811\/9371\/files\/F1C1BCF5-279C-4908-970C-3D2AB99D012D.jpg?v=1778096189","url":"https:\/\/bradfordfarmsc.com\/products\/spring-onions-italian-torpedo-nickel-dime-diameter-1lb","provider":"Bradford Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}