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Scallion
SKAL-yun • allium leaf & immature bulb
🟢 Non-Climacteric (Vine Only)
🛡 Low Ethylene
How to Tell if Scallion is Ripe
Store CheckScallion is a non-climacteric fruit and does NOT ripen after being picked. It will only soften or rot. Buy it ready to eat.
👁 Visual Checks
- Look for uniform color without green under-tones
- Check for matte/dull skin rather than shiny plastic finish
- Look for natural sugar spots or field marks
✋ Tactile & Aroma
- Heft: Should feel heavy for its size (indicates juice content)
- Give: Slight yield under gentle palm pressure, never thumb poking
- Aroma: Fragrant sweet smell at the stem end
How to Store Scallion
Optimal Spot
fridge
Shelf Life (Ripe)
10–21 Days
Ethylene Sensitivity
High (Isolate)
Storage Protocol: Store immediately in the refrigerator crisper drawer. Keep away from high ethylene emitters like bananas and apples.
Peak Seasonality & Harvest Geography
USDA / AMS Verified
Available fresh in supermarkets 52 weeks a year thanks to continuous seasonal harvests in Mexico and the American Southwest.
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Global Growing Geography:
Temperate and subtropical zones globally; leading producers include Mexico, the US (California, Arizona), China, Japan, and Spain
Common Varieties & PLU Codes
| Variety Name | PLU Codes | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Green Onion / Bunching Onion | 4068 | Standard commercial supermarket cultivar |
| Tokyo Long White / Negi | — | Standard commercial supermarket cultivar |
Kitchen Pairings & Chef Hacks
Flavor Pairings
GingerGarlicSoy SauceSesame OilRice VinegarPorkEggs
Chef Hacks & Prep Tricks
💡 Infinite Kitchen Regrowth: Save the bottom 1-inch white root base and stand it in a small cup of water on a sunny windowsill; it will fully regrow a whole fresh green stalk within 7 to 10 days!
💡 Bias Chiffonade (Negi Garnish): Slice scallion greens at a sharp 45-degree angle, then soak the shreds in cold ice water for 5 minutes; they will curl into delicate, elegant gourmet garnish curls.
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